methylotrophic microorganisms

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03883
Organisms that use, as substrates for growth, C compounds containing carbon in a lower
oxidation state
than in carbon dioxide.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 160 [Terms] [Paper]