Memorize The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle) With Easy Mnemonics



Krebs Cycle is most feared topic for students, as it hard and confusing to remember all the carbon compounds, enzymes, and the steps in which it flows. In fact, a lot of question are derived from Krebs cycle in exam as well it important to understand it for cell biochemical pathways.

Kreb Cycle

In this post we will sharing how to memorize all the carbon compound and the enzymes comes in Krebs cycle and cracking away all your fear with it. The easiest way to master Krebs cycle  is mnemonics. With brief introduction of citric acid cycle, we look the mnemonics:)

What is the citric acid cycle and what is importance?
The citric acid cycle (CAC) – also known as the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle or the Krebs cycle is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
 In addition, the cycle provides precursors of certain amino acids, as well as the reducing agent NADH, that are used in numerous other biochemical reactions. Its central importance to many biochemical pathways suggests that it was one of the earliest established components of cellular metabolism and may have originated abiogenically.(not produced by the action of living organisms.)
According to Wikipedia.

Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle Mnemonics- For Carbon Molecules

The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)- Carbon Molecules

Here is the best mnemonic i have found for Krebs Cycle: 

Remembering phrase will be a lot easier.

Ofcourse Citrate Is A Silly Stupid Funny Molecule.

O for Oxaloacetate

C for Citrate

I for Isocitrate

A for Alpha-keto glutarate

S for Succinyl CoA

S for Succinate

F for Fumarate

M for Malate

The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle) With Easy Mnemonics

Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle Mnemonics- For Enzymes

Idea of Krebs cycle without Enzymes doesn't fits right, here are mnemonics for all of them.

Just remember this phrase and after practicing it you will master it. 

Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle Mnemonics- For Enzymes

So At Another Dance Devon Sipped Down Five Drinks.

So for  Citrate Synthetase
A for Aconitase
A for  Aconitase
D for isocitrate Dehydrogenase
D for alpha-ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase
S for Succinyl-CoA Synthetase
D  for Succinate Dehydrogenase
F for  Fumarase
D for  Malate Dehydrogenase

Conclusion:

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