prokaryote
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A single-celled organism, such as a bacterium, that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound structures.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Bacteria are _____ because their cells have no nucleus."
Answer: prokaryote
In your own words, what does "prokaryote" mean?
A single-celled organism, such as a bacterium, that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound structures.
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