Prokaryote

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022491",
  "term": "Prokaryote",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Cell or organism lacking a membrane-bound, structurally discrete nucleus and other subcellular compartments. Bacteria are examples of prokaryotes.\n\n2. Any of the typically unicellular microorganisms that lack a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles and that are classified as a kingdom (Prokaryotae synonym Monera) or into two domains (Bacteria and Archaea).\n\n3. A cellular organism in which the nucleus has no limiting membrane.",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "Office of Underground Storage Tanks Technical Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/prokaryote/"
}