Prokaryotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that are found almost everywhere in the environment.
- The prokaryotic cell structure of archaea is similar to that of bacteria, but they have distinct differences in their metabolic processes.
- Prokaryotic cells are typically smaller and simpler in structure than eukaryotic cells, which have membrane-bound nuclei.
- The prokaryotic nature of cyanobacteria allows them to thrive in a wide range of aquatic environments.
- Prokaryotic organisms such as mycoplasmas are often pathogenic and can cause diseases in humans and animals.