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Meaning of auxotroph | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any microorganism that has lost the ability to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, usually as a result of mutation

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

auxotrophism auxotrophy auxotype auxtether Auyán-tepuí Auyang

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