👉 The term "peptolytic" refers to a process where a protein (a polypeptide) is broken down into smaller, simpler molecules, known as peptides. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can be attached together to form larger proteins or other biomolecules. In the context of molecular biology and biotechnology, peptolytic enzymes play important roles in various biological processes such as protein synthesis, peptide processing, and chemical reactions. They are also used in analytical chemistry to separate
