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prototrophic

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pro·to·tro·phic  (prt-trfk, -trfk)
adj.
Having the same metabolic capabilities and nutritional requirements as the wild type parent strain: prototrophic bacteria.
proto·troph, proto·trophy n.
prototrophic [ˌprəʊtəˈtrɒfɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (esp of bacteria) feeding solely on inorganic matter
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of cultured bacteria, fungi, etc.) having no specific nutritional requirements
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