procaryote

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A form of prokaryote — An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

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nounprocaryote (plural procaryotes)

plural procaryotes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of prokaryote.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma

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APA

procaryote. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/procaryote

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“procaryote.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/procaryote. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “procaryote,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/procaryote.

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