prokaryotic

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Pronunciation

/proʊˌkær iˈɒt ɪk/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

Cells that lack membrane-delimited organelles and are less structurally complex when compared to eukaryotic organisms. Bacteria and Archaea are examples of prokaryotic organisms.

Etymology

New Latin, from Prokaryota

prokaryotic
Accepted term: 25-Feb-2016