auxotrophy (0 synonym found)

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Definition of auxotrophy:

(n) : (biology) The inability of a microorganism to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, often as a result of mutation.

Definition of auxotrophy:

(n) : (biology) The inability of a microorganism to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, often as a result of mutation.

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