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photoautotrophic

British  
/ ˌfəʊtəʊˌɔːtəʊˈtrɒfɪk /

adjective

  1. (of plants) capable of using light as the energy source in the synthesis of food from inorganic matter See also photosynthesis

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PCC 7002 cells grown under standard photoautotrophic conditions.

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