prototrophic

(prōt′ə träf′ik)

adjective

able to synthesize its required growth factors: said as of an original organism from which auxotrophic mutants are derived

Origin: proto- + trophic

See prototrophic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having the same metabolic capabilities and nutritional requirements as the wild type parent strain: prototrophic bacteria.

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