Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The importance of oxygenin the completion of the citric acid cycle (despite it not being a substrate).

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The citric acid cycle is a process that occurs strictly in aerobic organisms and includes many chemical reactions. In this process, macromolecules like carbohydrates, fat, snd proteins are broken down into smaller molecules and energy is released in the form of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Acetyl-coenzyme (Co)A acts as a substrate for this cycle. Carbon dioxide (CO2), wate, rnd ATP are released as the final products of this cycle.

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