What is another word for prokaryote?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒkɐɹɪˌə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Prokaryotes are a group of microorganisms that are characterized by their lack of a true nucleus, instead having their DNA organized in a single, circular chromosome. While the term "prokaryote" is commonly used to refer to bacteria, there are other types of organisms that are also classified as prokaryotic, such as archaea. Synonyms for prokaryote include "simple cells" and "monera." Monera refers to the former kingdom that included all prokaryotic organisms, but this classification has since been changed to separate bacteria and archaea into their own domains. Other terms that may be used to describe prokaryotes include "unicellular organisms," "primitive cells," or simply "microbes".
