Citric Acid Cycle (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The citric acid cycle is a crucial process by which cells generate energy from the food they consume.
- In the citric acid cycle, acetyl-CoA is converted into carbon dioxide and energy in the form of ATP, NADH, and FADH2.
- The citric acid cycle takes place in the mitochondria, where it plays a central role in the production of energy for the cell.
- During the citric acid cycle, electrons are passed through a series of enzymes, resulting in the formation of a proton gradient across the mitochondrial membrane.
- The citric acid cycle is also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle, and it is a key component of cellular respiration.