As a result of anaerobic respiration, lactic acid is produced by__________ cells.

yeast

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muscle

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Lactobacillus

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muscle and lactobacillus

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Solution

The correct option is D muscle and lactobacillus
Anaerobic respiration is the process of breaking down food in the absence of oxygen. Yeasts produce alcohol and carbon dioxide by the process of fermentation. On the other hand, human muscle cells produce lactic acid during strenuous exercise as a result of oxygen depletion.
Lactobacillus is a group of bacteria present in milk that produce lactic acid leads to curdling of milk.

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