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16. Microbial Genetics / Mutant Detection / Problem 8

Why can't auxotrophs be selected for using direct selection?

A

Auxotrophs do not grow in the presence of prototrophs

B

Direct selection only works for non-mutants

C

Auxotrophs grow faster than prototrophs

D

Auxotrophs and prototrophs grow together

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