prototrophic
/ˌproʊtəˈtroʊfɪk/
adjective
- Describing an organism that can synthesize all its required nutrients from simple compounds, without needing complex organic molecules from its surroundings.
- Researchers selected prototrophic mutants that could survive without added amino acids.
- Being prototrophic is an advantage for bacteria living in nutrient-poor environments.
- The prototrophic strain of yeast grew well in the minimal medium.
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