word
Krebs cycle
KREBZ SY-kul
krɛbz ˈsaɪkəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
Krebscycle
Dictionary meaning
A series of chemical reactions in mitochondria that release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.
Examples
- The Krebs cycle is central to aerobic cellular respiration.
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