Many defined growth media that support microbial growth lack malonate, which is an important precursor for biosynthesis of lipid membranes. Based on this, we can infer cells also must have a metabolic pathway to generate malonate from other compounds.

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This statement is true. Cells require malonate for biosynthesis of lipid membranes, and thus must have a way to produce malonate when it is not provided in the growth media.

Many Defined Growth Media That Support Microbial Growth Lack Malonate