citrate
Citrus acid derivative
Citrate is a salt or ester of citric acid, the compound that gives citrus fruits their sour taste.
In biochemistry, citrate plays a central role in the Krebs cycle, the process by which cells generate energy.
You'll encounter it in food additives, medications, and lab reagents: sodium citrate, potassium citrate, citrate buffer.
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- juiceExtracted fruit liquid
sour · acidic · tartness · tangy · zest · natural · extracted · fermentation
Chemical metal-ion capture
- anticoagulantSubstance preventing blood clots
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
sodium · salt · ligand · sequestration · solubility · phosphate · additive · intermediate
Three-ringed antidepressant class
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- ATPCell's energy molecule
oxidation · pyruvate · acetyl-CoA · NADH · malate · alpha-ketoglutarate · energy · respiration
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
canning · jams · jellies · beverages · tartness · pharmaceutical · effervescent · cosmetics
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
juice · sour · acidic · tartness · tangy · zest · natural · extracted · fermentation
chelation
Chemical metal-ion capture
- anticoagulantSubstance preventing blood clots
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
potassium · sodium · salt · ligand · sequestration · solubility · phosphate · additive · intermediate · cofactor
TCA
Three-ringed antidepressant class
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
ATP · oxidation · pyruvate · acetyl-CoA · NADH · malate · alpha-ketoglutarate · energy · respiration · cycle
antioxidant
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
emulsifier · canning · jams · jellies · beverages · tartness · pharmaceutical · effervescent · cosmetics · detergent
lattice
Openwork of crossed strips
hydrated · anhydrous · precipitate · powder · granular · monobasic · soluble · white · odorless
- chelators
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- Biochemicalsamino acid, amino acids, protein, proteins, DNA
- electrolytessodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride
- metabolitespyruvate, lactate, glucose, acetyl-CoA, alpha-ketoglutarate
- anionschloride, bromide, iodide, fluoride, oxide
- magnesium citrateMineral compound promoting evacuation