The Origins of Eukaryotic Cells

Life has obviously come a long way from its origins in the ancient seas of Earth. Life had to overcome many obstacles in order to thrive. The first milestone was obviously formation of the original replicating molecules. The next important step to generate diversity was the ability to access large amounts of energy. This mechanism will be covered in a later post.

Along with this step, the cells themselves had to evolve in a way that helps them survive in very specific environments. This means they needed to generate new tools (proteins) which would grant them the unique abilities needed for survival. These complex cells are known by their general name: eukaryotic cells.