Prototrophic
[proh-tuh-trof-ik, -troh-fik] /ˌproʊ təˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk/
adjective
1.
(especially of certain bacteria) requiring only inorganic substances for growth.
2.
(of certain microorganisms) requiring no specific nutriments for growth.
prototrophic
/ˌprəʊtəˈtrɒfɪk/
adjective
1.
(esp of bacteria) feeding solely on inorganic matter
2.
(of cultured bacteria, fungi, etc) having no specific nutritional requirements
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