Etymology

Krebs cycle

Today it means: A series of enzymatic reactions that occurs in all aerobic organisms, involving the oxidative metabolism of acetyl units, and serving as the main source of cellular energy. Full definition →

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The story

Named after German biochemist and physician Hans Adolf Krebs.

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