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Peptones are derived generally from animal milk. They contain
Vitamins
Hormones
Fat
Trace elements etc., in addition to protein/ amino acids.
But, generally peptones are used as protein source in nutrient media for growing microbes.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoPeptone is the hydrolysis of protein. Hydrolysis is nothing but the digestion of protein into free amino acid and peptides..so, protein takes from any of plant or animal and the protein are hydrolysis.the hydrolysis are carried out by 3 types-acid alkali and enzymes.peptones are rich in nitrogen source and used in the cell culture for the proliferation of cell and production.
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∙ 8y agoPeptone is an enzymatic digest of animal protein
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∙ 9y agoPeptone is a derivative of proteins, obtained by proteolysis. They can contain peptides as well other residues.
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∙ 12y agopig intestins dried on soy bean meal
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Is carbon in peptone?
Bacteriological peptone seldom contains carbon..!
What is the difference between a peptide and a peptone?
The difference between a peptide and peptone is not complicated. A peptone is derived from animal milk and peptides are not.
Why peptone is an ingredient in TSA media?
There are two Peptone used in TSA media:1. Casein peptone2. Soya peptoneCasein peptone and Soya peptone provide nitrogen, vitamins and minerals. The natural sugars from Soya peptone promote bacterial growth.
What is the source of nutrients in nutrient agar?
peptone, yeast extract,meat extract..
What are the source of mineral element in nutrient broth?
yeast extract and peptone.
Why would peptone ion agar be used in a biochemical test?
peptone agar is used to show the production of hydrogen sulfide
What are the ingredients of nutrient broth?
peptone, beef extract, yeast extract, sodium chloride peptone, beef extract, yeast extract, sodium chloride
What does peptone broth contain?
Peptone broth is a material commonly used in a lab. Scientists and research scientists use it to culture the growth of Salmonella and Shigella.
What is the molecular formula of peptone?
peptone water is used as a growth medium and as a carbohydrate fermentation media. peptic digest of animal tissue(peptone) = 10.0 gm/ltr NaCl= 5.0 gm/ltr water = 1000 ml ph( at 25 degree centigrade ) = 7.2 incubation period & temp. = 35-37 C. for 18-24 hrs
What is YPD media?
Yeast extract, Peptone, and Dextrose
Are most sources of peptone animal or plant?
your mother
What is the function of peptons?
peptone mainly acts as a source of nitrogen and also carbon upto some extent. in a medium, peptone being amphoteric in nature can also act as a buffer.
