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  1. Prokaryote - Wikipedia

    Prokaryotic cells are usually much smaller than eukaryotic cells. This causes prokaryotes to have a larger surface-area-to-volume ratio, giving them a higher metabolic rate, a higher growth …

  2. Prokaryotic Cell - Definition, Examples & Structure | Biology …

    Dec 18, 2016 · Unlike a eukaryote, a prokaryotic cell does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria are an example of a prokaryotic cell.

  3. Prokaryote | Definition, Example, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 20, 2025 · Prokaryote, any organism that lacks a distinct nucleus and other organelles due to the absence of internal membranes. Bacteria are among the best-known prokaryotic …

  4. Prokaryotic Cell Diagram and Facts

    Jun 14, 2023 · A prokaryotic cell is a type of cell that lacks a defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. These cells are structurally simpler and smaller than their …

  5. Prokaryotic Cells: Structure, Function, and Definition - ThoughtCo

    May 24, 2024 · Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that are the earliest and most primitive forms of life on Earth. As organized in the Three Domain System, prokaryotes include bacteria …

  6. Prokaryotic Cell: Definition, Examples, & Structure

    Feb 2, 2023 · The main difference between the two cell types is that prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. In contrast, the nucleus and other cellular …

  7. Prokaryotic Cell Definition - BYJU'S

    Prokaryotes include Bacteria and Archaea. The photosynthetic prokaryotes include cyanobacteria that perform photosynthesis. A prokaryotic cell consists of a single membrane and therefore, …

  8. Prokaryotic Cells: Definition, Structure and Characteristics

    Jan 30, 2025 · Prokaryotes are small, single-celled organisms with a simple structure. Unlike other cells, they don’t have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

  9. PROKARYOTIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PROKARYOTIC is of, relating to, or being a typically unicellular organism (as of the domains Bacteria and Archaea) lacking a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound …

  10. What Is a Prokaryotic Cell and Why Is It Important?

    Aug 2, 2025 · Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms distinguished by their lack of a membrane-bound nucleus. Their genetic material is not enclosed within a specialized compartment, and …