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Bacteria are called prokaryotes because a bacterium cell lacks a nucleus. The DNA is found as loops in discrete sites in the cytoplasm, rather than in a nucleus.

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What are bacteria cells called?

prokaryotes


What are bacteria called?

Bacteria are called prokaryotes, which are single-celled microorganisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.


Cells that don't contain a nucleus and include bacteria are called?

Prokaryotes


What is another word for prokaryotes?

Bacteria is also known as prokaryotes Bacteria is also known as prokaryotes


Prokaryotes with a rod shape are called?

Prokaryotes with a rod shape are called rod-shaped bacteria or bacilli. They are commonly found in various environments and can include species such as Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis.


What kinds of organisms are prokaryotes?

Prokaryotes are bacteria.


Why do bacteria, as prokaryotes, lack DNA?

Bacteria, as prokaryotes, do not lack DNA. In fact, they have DNA, but their genetic material is not enclosed within a nucleus like in eukaryotic cells. Instead, the DNA in bacteria is found in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid.


To what domain does bacteria belong?

The eubacteria (true bacteria) is an older classification, now just called bacteria, which is the domain itself. The other domain of prokaryotes is now called archaea.


What are organsims that do not have a nucleus bounded by a membrane?

Organisms that do not have a nucleus bounded by a membrane are called prokaryotes. Examples of prokaryotes include bacteria and archaea. These organisms have their genetic material freely floating in the cytoplasm.


Are BACTERIA AN EXAMPLE OF PROKARYOTE?

Yes. Since they do not have a membrane bound nucleus they are called prokaryotes.


What are Single celled organisms that have no organized nuclei called?

Single-celled organisms that do not have organized nuclei are called prokaryotes. These organisms are simple in structure and lack a membrane-bound nucleus. Examples of prokaryotes include bacteria and archaea.


What is a common name for prokaryotes?

bacteria