Krebs cycle

 
Pronunciation: /krɛbz/

noun

Biochemistry
  • the sequence of reactions by which most living cells generate energy during the process of aerobic respiration. It takes place in the mitochondria, using up oxygen and producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products, and ADP is converted to energy-rich ATP.

Origin:

1940s: named after Sir Hans A. Krebs (1900–81), German-born British biochemist