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Definition of Prokaryote
1. Noun. A unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma.
Exact synonyms: Procaryote
Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Derivative terms: Procaryotic, Prokaryotic
Antonyms: Eukaryote
Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Derivative terms: Procaryotic, Prokaryotic
Antonyms: Eukaryote
Definition of Prokaryote
1. Noun. An organism characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles. ¹
2. Noun. In the two-empire system of biological taxonomy, an organism of the kingdom Prokaryotae (now superseded). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prokaryote
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