Accumulation of which of the following molecules in the muscles occurs as a result of vigorous exercise ?

Glycogen

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Pyruvic acid

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Glucose

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L-lactic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D L-lactic acid
Accumulation of L-lactic acid in the muscles occurs as a result of vigorous exercise.
It is due to anaerobic respiration which is the degradation of carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen.

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