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Are prokaryotes multicellular or unicellular?

Answer 1

Unicellular (mostly)

Prokaryotes are simple cells without membrane-bound organelles; they can be spherical, cylindrical, or spiral shaped. There are very few exceptions to the rule, but generally speaking, prokaryotes are unicellular. It is my understanding that some species that resemble fungi are loosely classified as multicellular.

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Answer 2

Emma Arvizu

The majority of prokaryotes are unicellular organisms, or those that only have one cell. There are some species of bacteria that, in specific circumstances, can form multicellular structures, but prokaryotes are primarily unicellular organisms.

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