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Auxotroph
A mutant cell or micro-organism lacking the capacity to form an enzyme or metabolite present in the parental strain, and that consequently will not grow on a minimal medium, but requires the addition of some compound - such as an amino acid or a vitamin - for growth.
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- Industry/Domain: Biotechnology
- Category: Genetic engineering
- Organization: FAO
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