prototrophy


pro·to·tro·phic

P0618300 (prō′tə-trō′fĭk, -trŏf′ĭk)adj. Having the same metabolic capabilities and nutritional requirements as the wild type parent strain: prototrophic bacteria.
pro′to·troph′, pro′to·troph′y n.

prototrophy

(ˈprəʊtəʊˌtrɒfɪ) n (Biology) the state of being a prototroph