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Plural
prokaryotes
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a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea
- Bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), are common examples of prokaryotes.
- Archaea, a group of microorganisms living in extreme environments, are also classified as prokaryotes.
- Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus found in eukaryotic cells.
- Prokaryotic cells have a simpler structure with a nucleoid region containing the genetic material.
- Many diseases, like strep throat, are caused by pathogenic prokaryotes.
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