Question

Explain:
Type of respiration in which the end product is lactic acid.

Answer 1

1. Respiration is the biochemical process involving the complete breakdown of food particles inside the cells to obtain a large amount of energy.
2. Anaerobic respiration takes place in muscle cells produce lactic acid.
3. The breaking down of glucose in absence of oxygen and to release a little amount of energy, is known as anaerobic respiration.
4. In human beings, anaerobic respiration takes place for a short period of time when the body undergoes excessive muscular activity, such as heavy exercise, running, etc.
5. Due to anaerobic respiration in muscles, lactic acid is produced because of the partial breakdown of glucose.