A histidine, methionine auxotroph ________.
A) can synthesize only histidine and methionine
B) can only use histidine and methionine as nutrition sources
C) cannot synthesize histidine and methionine
D) is killed by histidine and methionine
E) lacks proteins with histidine or methionine

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An auxotroph is a microorganism that cannot synthesize a particular organic compound required for its growth, and therefore needs it supplied from the environment. In this case, a histidine, methionine auxotroph cannot synthesize histidine and methionine, and needs them supplied from the environment.

A Histidine, Methionine Auxotroph ________