Krebs cycle

The Krebs Cycle (also known as the Citric Acid Cycle or Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) Cycle) is the process by which pyruvate is broken down and oxidized to carbon dioxide providing energy which will eventually be used within the cell to regenerate ATP.

Function

The Krebs cycle primarily takes place in the mitochondrial matrix, the fluid area within both of the mitochondria's two membranes.

See Also

• Glycolosis
• Electron transport chain
• Cellular respiration