_______ are strains that are unable to grow on a minimal medium that supports growth of the wild type strain, but are able to grow on the minimal medium if one or more nutritional supplements are added.

A. Minitrophs
B. Autotrophs
C. Prototrophs
D. Auxotrophs


Answer: D

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