oxalacetic acid
Definition
- Noun:
- A dicarboxylic acid: Oxalacetic acid is an organic compound with two carboxyl groups (-COOH). It is a key intermediate in metabolic pathways.
- A metabolic intermediate: It is formed in the body during the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and is a crucial component of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Oxalacetic acid is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
- The enzyme catalyzes the conversion of malate to oxalacetic acid.
Advanced Usage
- Biochemical Context: In biochemistry, "oxalacetic acid" is often discussed in relation to its role in gluconeogenesis and amino acid synthesis.
- The concentration of oxalacetic acid regulates the rate of the citric acid cycle.
Variants and Related Words
- Oxaloacetate (n): The anionic form of oxalacetic acid, commonly used interchangeably in biochemical contexts.
- Oxaloacetate can be converted to phosphoenolpyruvate in gluconeogenesis.
Synonyms
- Oxaloacetic acid: An alternative name for the same compound.
- 2-Oxobutanedioic acid: A systematic IUPAC name.
Related Phrases
- Oxalacetic acid decarboxylase (n): An enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of oxalacetic acid.
- The reaction is driven by oxalacetic acid decarboxylase.
Noun
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an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates)
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