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procaryote

 

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Noun procaryote has 1 sense
  1. prokaryote, procaryote - 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
    --1 is a kind of organism, being

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Procaryote

Description:

A procaryote, also known as a prokaryote, is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Senses:

Sense 1: Biology

In biology, a procaryote refers to a microscopic organism belonging to the kingdom Bacteria or Archaea. These organisms have a simple cellular structure without a well-defined nucleus.

Example Sentence:

The study of procaryotes is crucial in understanding the origins and evolution of life on Earth.

Sense 2: Genetics

In genetics, a procaryote refers to an organism whose genetic material is not enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus.

Example Sentence:

Scientists have discovered unique genetic adaptations in procaryotes that allow them to survive in extreme environments.

Sense 3: Technology

In technology, a procaryote refers to a software or computer program that lacks a graphical user interface (GUI) and operates solely through command-line or text-based inputs.

Example Sentence:

The IT support team had to troubleshoot issues with a procaryote program running on the server.

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