Prokaryote and Prokaryotic

Prokaryote noun - A unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma.

Prokaryotic and prokaryote are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prokaryotic" instead a noun "Prokaryote".

Prokaryotic adjective - Having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei.

Prokaryote and prokaryotic are semantically related. You can use "Prokaryote" instead a noun "Prokaryotic".