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Definition of Krebs citric acid cycle
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Citric Acid Cycle, Krebs Cycle, Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle
Group relationships: Metabolic Process, Metabolism
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Terms within: Oxidative Phosphorylation
Group relationships: Metabolic Process, Metabolism
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Terms within: Oxidative Phosphorylation