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When a bacteria cell lacks a nucleus (like most bacteria do), it is said to be a prokaryotic cell.

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An organism with a cell that lacks a true nucleous is?

An organism with a cell that lacks a true nucleus is called a prokaryote. Prokaryotic cells have genetic material that is not enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus. Examples of prokaryotes include bacteria and archaea.


Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell?

It is a Prokaryote cell, while a bacterial cell does have a cell wall and a cell membrane, it lacks a nucleus. Organisms that lack a nucleus are called Prokaryote cells.


What is the word for an organism whose cell lacks a nucleus?

im not sure but i think its bacteria


Is bacteria eukaryotes or prokaryote?

Prokaryote because it lacks a cell nucleus


What organism has a cell that lacks true nucleus?

Organisms that lack a nucleus is called a Prokaryote. All prokaryotic cells are bacteria. :)


What cell that lacks a nucleus and other organelles are called?

Prokaryote.


What singled celled organism lacks a nucleus?

You are referring to a prokaryotic cell such as the bacteria, E.coli.Prokaryotes DO NOT have a nucleus, they have genetic material (DNA) that free floats in the cytoplasm. The definition of a nucleus is that the genetic material is surrounded by an internal membrane.Prokaryotes all are unicellular but can grow in close proximity to each other called colonies.


What does a bacteria cell wall lack?

A bacteria lacks a nucleus. It only has genetic material sitting in the middle of the cell, not inside a nucleus.


Is a cell with no nucleus not considered as a cell?

A cell without a nucleus is called a prokaryotic cell, such as bacteria. While it lacks a nucleus, it still contains other cellular components necessary for its function, so it is still considered a cell.


Why are bacteria called prokaryotes?

Bacteria do not have a true nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles inside their cells, which defines them as prokaryotes. The prefix "pro-" in prokaryote means "before" or "lacking," indicating the absence of a true nucleus.


What type of cell can rapidly change and lacks a nucleus?

prokaryotic cells most likely bacteria or virus, etc.


What is a organism that contains one cell but no nucleolus?

A prokaryotic organism, such as bacteria, is an example of an organism that contains one cell but lacks a nucleus. Prokaryotes do not have a defined nucleolus within their cell, as their genetic material is not enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus.