Glossary 2.1

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Catabolic pathway

a pathway in which energy is released and complex molecules are broken down into simple molecules

Citric acid cycle

a cyclic series of reactions that transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP, NADH, and \( FADH_2 \) and releases carbon atoms as \(CO_2\)