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  • Prokaryotic Cells: Structure, Characteristics & Examples
    Cells that do not have a nucleus are called prokaryotes.

    Here are some key points about prokaryotes:

    * Simple structure: They are much simpler than eukaryotic cells, which do have a nucleus.

    * Single-celled organisms: All prokaryotes are single-celled organisms, also known as unicellular organisms.

    * Examples: Bacteria and archaea are the two main groups of prokaryotes.

    * DNA location: While they don't have a nucleus, prokaryotes do have DNA. Their DNA is located in a region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane.

    * Other features: Prokaryotes also lack other membrane-bound organelles that eukaryotic cells have, such as mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum.

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