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7.2 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acetyl CoA | acetyl coenzyme A, a compound that is synthesized by cells and that plays a major role in metabolism |
| citric acid | a six-carbon compound formed in the Kerns cycle |
| FAD | Flavin adenine dinucleotide, a compound that acts as a hydrogen acceptor in dehydrogenation reactions |
| Krebs cycle | a series of biochemical reactions that convert pyruvic acid into carbon dioxide and water; major pathway of oxidation in animal, and plant cells, and it releases energy |
| mitochondrial matrix | the fluid that is inside the inner membrane of a mitochondrion |
| oxaloacetic acid | a four-carbon compound of Kerbs cycle that combines with acetyl CoA to form citric acid |