Question

what is a prokaryote?

Answer 1

single celled organism that lacks a membrane -bound nucleus (karyon) , mitochondria or any other membrane -bound organelles .

Answer 2

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Prokaryote, also spelled procaryote, any organism that lacks a distinct nucleus and other organelles due to the absence of internal membranes. Bacteria are among the best-known prokaryotic organisms. The lack of internal membranes in prokaryotes distinguishes them from eukaryotes. ... Some prokaryotes have flagella.