prokaryote

/proʊkɑːˈraɪɔʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A single-celled organism that lacks a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

“The prokaryote cell’s lack of a nucleus makes it difficult to study its genetic material.”

Synonyms

  • bacterium
  • microbe

Antonyms

  • eukaryote