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Standard XII
Biology
Introduction to Cell
The strain of...
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The strain of Neurospora which grows on minimal medium is called
A
Autotroph
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Prototroph
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Auxotroph
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Heterotroph
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The correct option is
B
Prototroph
Neurospora strain that grows on minimal medium is prototroph. (wild type)
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