Why do we add peptone in nutritional media
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Peptone is a mixture of proteins and amino acids that is obtained by breaking down natural products such as animal tissues, milk and plants. The function of peptone in nutrient agar is to provide a protein source so that micro-organisms can grow.
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Peptone is basically a chemical compound which contains a mixture of proteins and amino acids that is procured after the disintegration of organic substances such as animal tissues, milk and plants.
Peptone primarily provides protein to the nutritional media which helps the consumer in growing tissues and strengthen the muscles of the body which is why it is used in nutritional media.
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