Prokaryote - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Prokaryote :  (noun)

1: 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 [syn: procaryote] [ant: eukaryote]

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