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| Definition: | [n] in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy | ||
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| Synonyms: | citric acid cycle, Krebs cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle | ||
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| See Also: | biological process, metabolic process, metabolism, metastasis, organic process, oxidative phosphorylation | ||
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