Meaning Of The Word Prototrophic

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prototrophic in American English
able to synthesize its required growth factors: said as of an original organism from which auxotrophic mutants are derived
adjective: requiring only inorganic substances for growth

prototrophic in British English
adjective: (esp of bacteria) feeding solely on inorganic matter

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