During a heavy exercise, we get muscle cramps due to the accumulation of ____________.

water

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alcohol

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lactic acid

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carbon dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C lactic acid
During the bread-making process, the yeast present in dough respires anaerobically which leads to the accumulation of carbon dioxide, causing the dough to rise, thus increasing in size or volume.

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