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akaryote

akaryote

9.9
A cell that does not have a nucleus, like a red blood cell
  • noun
  • /əˈkɛrɪoʊt/
  • Specialized
: acariote
  • An akaryote is a type of cell without a nucleus.

Examples

  • Red blood cells are an example of an akaryote.

  • Scientists study akaryotes to understand how cellular functions occur without a nucleus.

  • Red blood cells are an example of an akaryote found in humans.

  • Unlike most cells, an akaryote does not contain nuclear DNA.

  • Red blood cells are an example of an akaryote found in humans.

  • Unlike most cells, an akaryote does not contain a nucleus.

  • An akaryote is a type of cell that lacks nuclear material.

Synonyms

akaryocyte
vsakaryote
  • Specialized
9.9

A cell that has no nucleus, like a red blood cell

has identical meaning but uses a different standard spelling
acaryote
vsakaryote
  • Specialized
9.9

A cell that does not have a nucleus, for example a red blood cell

has identical meaning but represents a variant spelling

Surface Forms

akaryote singular
akaryotes plural

Morphology

akaryote = a + karyote

Formed from the negative prefix 'a-' + the scientific combining form 'karyote' (nucleus); the prefix is transparent but 'karyote' is a specialized term not known to average learners, so the meaning is only partially guessable.

Etymology

The word akaryote comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'without' and karyon meaning 'kernel' or 'core', like the kernel of a nut. So an akaryote is a cell 'without' a nucleus or central core.