Prototrophic microbes need to be grown on a complex medium because they have several growth factor requirements.

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Prototrophic microbes do not require any additional growth factors as they are capable of synthesizing all the essential biomolecules they need for growth from basic nutrients. Therefore, they can be grown on a minimal medium containing only the basic nutrients such as a carbon source, nitrogen source, and mineral salts.

Prototrophic Microbes Need to Be Grown on a Complex Medium