Biological-Classification-And-System-Of-Classification Question 890
Question: A mutant micro-organism unable to synthesize a compound required for its growth but able to grow if the compound is provided, is known as [MP PMT 2001]
Options:
A) Auxotroph
B) Prototroph
C) Autotroph
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
An auxotroph is a mutant microorganism that cannot synthesize a particular compound required for its growth but can grow if that compound is provided externally.
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