A Neurospora mutant that is a tryptophan auxotroph does not need to be grown on a medium that contains tryptophan.

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A tryptophan auxotroph is a organism that cannot synthesize tryptophan and relies on an external source of the amino acid for growth. Therefore, a Neurospora mutant that is a tryptophan auxotroph would require tryptophan in its growth medium, making option B the correct answer.

A Neurospora Mutant That Is a Tryptophan Auxotroph Does Not