Vocabulary Entry

oxaloacetate

|noun

noun

A biochemical compound that plays a significant role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and is involved in metabolic processes.

Example Sentences

"Oxaloacetate is crucial for the production of energy in cells."

"During the Krebs cycle, oxaloacetate combines with acetyl-CoA to form citrate."

"Researchers are studying how oxaloacetate levels affect metabolic health."