oxaloacetic acid
"Oxaloacetic acid" is a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, essential for energy production and biosynthesis in living organisms.
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Definition
C2Biochemistry
(technical, academic)A four-carbon compound that plays a crucial role in the citric acid cycle, involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy production.
Example
- Oxaloacetic acid combines with acetyl-CoA to form citric acid in the citric acid cycle.
C2Biochemistry
(technical, academic)An intermediate involved in gluconeogenesis, helping produce glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
Example
- During gluconeogenesis, oxaloacetic acid is converted to phosphoenolpyruvate.
C2Organic Chemistry
(technical, academic)A colorless crystalline carboxylic acid, chemically known as butan-2-one-1,4-dicarboxylic acid.
Example
- Oxaloacetic acid is often used in research to study metabolic pathways.