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Definition of Krebs 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 Citric Acid 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
Definition of Krebs cycle
1. Noun. (biochemistry) A series of enzymatic reactions that occurs in all aerobic organisms; it involves the oxidative metabolism of acetyl units, and serves as the main source of cellular energy. ¹
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