PROKARYOTIC

prokaryotic, procaryotic

(adjective) having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

prokaryotic (not comparable)

Of or having the characteristics of prokaryotes, especially bacteria.

Of cells, lacking a nucleus.

Synonyms

• bacterial

Antonyms

• eukaryotic

Source: Wiktionary



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