Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » prokaryote
prokaryote
noun
an organism lacking a true nucleus: in some systems of biological classification, any of a superkingdom (Prokaryotae) of organisms, including the viruses and monerans
cf. eukaryote
Related Forms:
- prokaryotic adjective
See prokaryote in American Heritage Dictionary 4
Learn more about prokaryote
Related Articles
link/cite print suggestion box