Auxotrophy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001017",
  "term": "Auxotrophy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A nutritional requirement in an organism for a specific organic compound that it cannot synthesize on its own. This genetic inability to produce a necessary metabolite means the organism must obtain the compound from its environment for growth and survival. For example, some bacteria are auxotrophic for certain amino acids.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 147 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/auxotrophy/"
}