Procaryote (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A procaryote, such as bacteria, typically consists of a single cell that lacks a true nucleus.
- The researcher studied procaryotes in great detail, analyzing their simple structures and rapid reproductive cycles.
- Procaryotes, like blue-green algae, play an essential role in aquatic ecosystems by providing nutrients through photosynthesis.
- Procaryotes are unique compared to other cells due to their lack of a defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
- Unicellular procaryotes, such as mycoplasma, exhibit primitive cellular features that give insights into early cellular evolution.