auxotroph

[US]/ˈɔːkstrɒf/
[UK]/ˌɑːkˈsɪtrəf/

Translation

n.An organism that requires a particular nutrient to be supplied in its growth medium because it is unable to synthesize it itself.

Phrases & Collocations

auxotroph identification

auxotrophic mutant

auxotrophs in research

essential auxotroph

auxotrophic growth media

characterizing auxotrophs

auxotroph selection

genetic auxotrophs

auxotrophic markers

auxotroph analysis

Example Sentences

the auxotroph strain requires specific nutrients to grow.

researchers often use auxotrophs to study metabolic pathways.

in genetics, an auxotroph is a mutant that cannot synthesize a particular compound.

scientists developed an auxotroph to investigate gene function.

the auxotroph was unable to survive without supplementation.

auxotrophs can be useful in antibiotic resistance studies.

we created an auxotroph to assess the effectiveness of the new drug.

identifying auxotrophs is crucial for understanding metabolic deficiencies.

the auxotroph's growth can be restored by adding the missing nutrient.

auxotrophs are often used in genetic engineering experiments.

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