Krebs 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 krebs cycle plays a vital role in generating energy for cellular functions through the process of oxidative metabolism in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.
- Krebs cycle occurs in all aerobic organisms and is involved in breaking down acetyl-CoA into the products that are essential for energy production through oxidative phosphorylation.
- The primary function of the krebs cycle in a cell is to convert acetyl-CoA into the primary component of ATP synthesis through high-energy phosphate compounds.
- Metabolic activity is mainly influenced by the outcomes from the krebs cycle where the acetyl-CoA produced from breakdown of carbohydrates and fatty acids is metabolized.
- Since krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondria of all aerobic organisms, the dysfunction in its pathways would have severe impact on energy production.