It is a precursor in the synthesis of various amino acids, such as alanine, and of malic acid and oxaloacetic acid, both intermediates in the KREBS CYCLE.

在种氨基酸比方丙氨酸以及苹果酸和草酰乙酸合作为前体。苹果酸与草酰乙酸均是三羧酸循环产物。

Aspartic acid An AMINO ACID formed by transamination, in which the amino group of dlutamic acid is transferred to oxaloacetic acid.

由转氨基作用形一种氨基酸，谷氨酸氨基基团被转移到草酰乙酸。