Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound structures like the nucleus that houses the genetic material. The defining feature of eukaryotic cells is the nucleus, which gives these cells their name meaning "good kernel". Eukaryotic cells also contain other structures like mitochondria, chloroplasts and the Golgi apparatus. Prokaryotic cells like bacteria and archaea lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound structures. DNA contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms and some viruses. It acts as the long-term storage of this information and can be compared to a blueprint or code.