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Definition

plural noun. simple cells without a nucleus or organelles.

Example Sentence

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

More Example Sentences

These cells lack a true nucleus and organelles.

Synonyms

bacterial cells; unicellular organisms; microorganisms

Antonyms

eukaryotic cells; complex cells; multicellular organisms

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