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During lactic acid fermentation,

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O2 is used, CO2 is not liberated.
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O2 is not used, CO2 is liberated.
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O2 is used, CO2 is liberated.
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Neither O2 is used, nor CO2 is liberated.
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The correct option is D Neither O2 is used, nor CO2 is liberated.
Lactic acid fermentation is anaerobic respiration that takes place in the muscles during vigorous exercise or jogging. In this process, due to insufficient supply of oxygen, lactic acid is produced from glucose which causes muscular cramps. The end product is lactic acid, there is no formation of Oxygen.
So, the correct answer is Nither O2, nor CO2 is liberated'

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