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Krebs cycle

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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
 
 Synonyms: citric acid cycle, Krebs citric acid cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle
 
 See Also: biological process, metabolic process, metabolism, metastasis, organic process, oxidative phosphorylation

 

 

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 Definition: A complex series of reactions following glycolysis in aerobic respiration that convert pyruvic acid into hydrogen, carbon dioxide and electrons.
 
 Synonyms: citric acid cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle
 

 

 

 

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