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Define a Prokaryotic cell.
A prokaryotic cell is a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Its genetic material is located in the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm.
Examples: Bacteria and Archaea.
Key Points
Key Points: Cell
- All living organisms are made up of cells, the basic units of life.
- Cells carry out vital functions necessary for the survival and activity of an organism.
- Organisms typically begin as a single cell, which multiplies through repeated divisions.
- Cells differentiate to perform specific roles, such as support, secretion, and other life functions.
- All cells arise from pre-existing cells and share similar chemical composition and metabolic processes.
