auxotroph

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Organism unable to synthesize an organic molecule which is required for its growth: When the compound is given to the organism with the other nutrients it requires, growth of the organism may occur.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. (Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1173 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'auxotroph' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15492 RIS BibTex EndNote
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