Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tca
noun
/tiː siː eɪ/
Definition
A term that can refer to the Tricarboxylic Acid cycle in biochemistry, mainly associated with cellular respiration.
Examples
- The TCA cycle plays a crucial role in the conversion of nutrients into energy.
- Scientists study the TCA to understand energy production in cells.
- Many intermediates in the TCA cycle are used in other metabolic processes.
Meaning
In the context of biochemistry, TCA refers to a metabolic pathway that generates energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Synonyms
- Citric acid cycle
- Krebs cycle
- Tricarboxylic acid cycle
