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[[Image:Citric acid cycle with aconitate 2.png|350px|right|thumb| A Citric Acid Cycle Schematic]] | [[Image:Citric acid cycle with aconitate 2.png|350px|right|thumb| A Citric Acid Cycle Schematic]] | ||
The [[Citric Acid Cycle]] is a series of enzyme catalyzed reactions which are critical in cellular respiration. In this cycle, Acetyl-CoA, a byproduct of [[glycolysis]], along with various cofactors, are broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of GTP and NADH. | The [[Citric Acid Cycle]] (tricarboxylic acid cycle) is a series of enzyme catalyzed reactions which are critical in cellular respiration. Under oxidative conditions, pyruvate continues to be metabolized through the tricarboxylic acid cycle. In this cycle, Acetyl-CoA, a byproduct of [[glycolysis]], along with various cofactors, are broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of GTP and NADH. | ||
