oxalacetate
/ˌɑksəˈlæsɪteɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound that is an important intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates and in the citric acid cycle.
- Oxalacetate is produced in the mitochondria during cellular respiration.
- The enzyme converts oxalacetate into another molecule in the energy cycle.
- Scientists study oxalacetate to understand how cells produce energy.