Citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is another key player in the energy production game. It takes over from glycolysis, grabbing the pyruvate from that process. Imagine it as the main course after the glycolysis appetizer. Here, the citric acid cycle breaks down pyruvate further, squeezing … Read more
Glycolysis Glycolysis is the cellular breakdown of glucose, the sugar our bodies use for fuel, into pyruvate. This foundational process happens in the cytoplasm, the jelly-like center of most cells, and can function without oxygen. While it only directly generates a small amount of energy, it’s like the appetizer to the main course of energy … Read more
Bioenergetics Bioenergetics is the captivating field of biochemistry and cell biology that unravels the intricate dance of energy flow within living systems. It encompasses the transformation of energy in organisms, including processes like cellular respiration and the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules. In essence, bioenergetics aims to describe how living beings acquire and transform … Read more