👉 An eucaryote is a type of cell that includes all of the cells found in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria. They are characterized by having a nucleus surrounded by a membrane called the endoplasmic reticulum. The nucleus contains the genetic material for the cell, while the other parts of the cell contain organelles like mitochondria, chloroplasts, and cytoplasm. Eukaryotes have a cell wall composed mainly of cellulose and are capable