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What are the major characteristics of eukaryota?

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A membrane bound nucleus (true nucleus) and membrane bound organelles.

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What about bacteria and archaea?

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Both are prokaryotes

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Both have no membrane bound nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles in their cells.

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Archaea were initially classified as bacteria, receiving the name archaebacteria (in Kingdom Monera), but this classification is outdated. Archae is now a separate domain, these contain prokaryotic organisms which can live in harsh environments.

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