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Prokaryote
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a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea
prokaryote
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prokaryotic
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prokaryotic
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Example
Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus found in eukaryotic cells.
Many diseases, like strep throat, are caused by pathogenic prokaryotes.
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.
