Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms belonging to the Archaea and Bacteria domains. Prokaryotic cells lack many membrane-bound cellular organelles, including lysosomes, nuclei, mitochondria, the Golgi complex, and the endoplasmic reticulum. The … Read more
Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the largest single membrane-bound organelle located in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells. It is a flattened network of membranous tubules and it … Read more
Flagella Definition Flagella are thread-like or lash-like microscopic bacterial surface appendages. The term “flagellum” means whip. It can be found on the cells of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The … Read more
Definition of Prokaryotic Cell Unicellular organisms of the domains Archaea and Bacteria are classified as prokaryotes. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound cellular organelles like lysosomes, nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi complex, and endoplasmic … Read more