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prokaryon

/prəˈkærɪən/ noun · British & US
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What does prokaryon mean?

noun

A cell lacking a true nucleus, typically having a single circular chromosome and lacking membrane-bound organelles.

Example

"The prokaryon cell structure is distinct from that of eukaryotic cells."

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