What are unicellular prokaryotes?

Unicellular prokaryotes belong to the kingdom monera under the five kingdom system proposed by Whitaker. read more

Prokaryotic cells are unicellular organisms. Prokaryotic cells (also known as prokaryotes): Prokaryotes are simple, small (1-10 µ in size) and primitive type of cells. Prokaryotic cells consist of no ‘well defined nucleus’ and the genetic material is found scattered within the cytoplasm of cell, called nucleoid. read more

Unicellular eukaryotes are distinguished from prokaryotes by containing a defined nucleus and other membranes and organelles. Phytoplankton (algae) work like tiny plants and photosynthesize. Zooplankton (protozoa) are microscopic animals, many of which have appendages for motility. read more

A unicellular organism, also known as a single-celled organism, is an organism that consists of only one cell, unlike a multicellular organism that consists of more than one cell. Unicellular organisms fall into two general categories: prokaryotic organisms and eukaryotic organisms. read more