prokaryote

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Noun prokaryote has 1 sense

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
Antonyms: eukaryote, eucaryote

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Prokaryote

Description

A prokaryote is a type of microorganism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles in its cells. These single-celled organisms are classified into the domains Bacteria and Archaea. Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes do not have a complex internal structure.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Noun: A group of microorganisms without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

Example Sentence: The pond water sample contained various prokaryotes, including bacteria and archaea.

Sense 2:

Noun: A single-celled organism belonging to the domains Bacteria and Archaea.

Example Sentence: The prokaryote exhibited exceptional adaptability to extreme environmental conditions.

Related Products: Prokaryotic Microorganisms

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing an organism or cell lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Example Sentence: The prokaryote cell appeared simple compared to the complex structure of eukaryotic cells.