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Vocab 7.2
Terms for chapter 7 section 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mitochondrial matrix | the fluid that is inside the inner membrane of a mitochondrion |
| Krebs cycle | a series of biochemical reactions that convert pyruvic acid into carbon dioxide and water; it is the major pathway of oxidation in animal, bacteria, and plant cells, and it releases energy |
| citric acid | a six-carbon compound formed in the Krebs cycle |