Prototrophs

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009617",
  "term": "Prototrophs",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, capable of synthesizing all the complex organic molecules required for their growth from simple inorganic substances and a single source of carbon and energy. They do not require any specific organic growth factors to be supplied in their culture medium. A prototroph is contrasted with an auxotroph, which is a mutant strain that has lost the ability to synthesize a particular required organic compound and must obtain it from the environment.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 164 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/prototrophs/"
}