Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anucleate
Adjective
/ˌæn.jʊˈkliː.ət/
Definition
Lacking a nucleus, which is a membrane-bound structure containing the genetic material of a cell.
Examples
- Red blood cells are anucleate, allowing more space for hemoglobin.
- Many types of bacteria are anucleate because they do not possess a nucleus.
Meaning
Anucleate cells do not have a nucleus, which is essential for many cellular functions such as reproduction and metabolism.
Synonyms
- Acaryotic
- Non-nucleated
