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Oxaloacetate

Definition

Oxaloacetate is a four-carbon compound that is an essential intermediate in many metabolic pathways, including gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, and amino acid synthesis.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses

1. Biochemistry: A compound that plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes.

2. Organic Chemistry: The salt or ester of oxaloacetic acid.

Usages

1. Biochemistry: In biochemistry, oxaloacetate serves as a key intermediate in various metabolic processes, including the conversion of carbohydrates to energy and the synthesis of amino acids. It is an important player in the citric acid cycle, gluconeogenesis, and other metabolic pathways.

Example Sentence: The production of oxaloacetate is vital for the proper functioning of the citric acid cycle.

2. Organic Chemistry: In organic chemistry, oxaloacetate refers to the salt or ester form of oxaloacetic acid, a four-carbon compound.

Example Sentence: The lab synthesized a new oxaloacetate derivative for their experiment.

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