Auxotrophism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɔːksəˈtɹəʊfɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Auxotrophism is a noun meaning Synonym of auxotrophy.
Meaning
Synonym of auxotrophy.
Example Sentences
Auxotrophism for thymidine was demonstrated in six SCVs.
This disorder is the best and virtually the only human example of auxotrophism for a biosynthetic intermediate.
The ability of most antitumor agents to act on the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids extends to microbe cells, but sometimes it is manifested only under conditions of auxotrophism of microbes for the same metabolites that the preparations antagonize and of restriction on the number of these metabolites in the medium.
Word Forms
- auxotrophisms
Synonyms for auxotrophism
Depending on context, synonyms include auxotrophy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autotrophism, auxotropy, auxotrophy, allotroph, exotrophy, acetotrophy.
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