procaryotic

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Adjective procaryotic has 1 sense

prokaryotic, procaryotic - having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei
Antonyms: eukaryotic, eucaryotic

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Term: Procaryotic

Description:

Procaryotic, also spelled prokaryotic, refers to a type of cellular organism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. This term is used in biology to describe organisms belonging to the kingdom Monera, including bacteria and archaea.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective - Biology: Relating to or characteristic of procaryotes, particularly in regard to their cellular structure and function.

Example Sentence:

The procaryotic cells of bacteria lack a membrane-bound nucleus.

Noun: A procaryotic organism, typically referring to bacteria and archaea.

Example Sentence:

Bacteria, as procaryotics, play a significant role in ecosystem dynamics.

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