Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peptone

Noun

/ˈpɛp.toʊn/

Definition

Peptone is a water-soluble organic substance that is derived from proteins. It is formed during the process of digestion, typically as a result of the action of proteolytic enzymes on proteins.

Examples

Peptone is commonly used in microbiological culture media to support the growth of bacteria.
The laboratory prepared a peptone solution to study the effects of different nutrients on cell growth.
During the fermentation process, the peptone provided essential amino acids for yeast development.