Chapter 26, Problem 38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism that slow down or speed up the citric acid cycle is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Anabolism and catabolism are the two pathways of metabolism. In anabolism pathway, large molecules are formed by the combination of small molecules. Anabolism is totally opposite to that of catabolism process. On the other hand, the catabolism pathways involve the breakdown of large molecules into smaller molecules.