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Sometimes when we do heavy exercise, anaerobic respiration takes place in our muscle cells. What is produced during this process?


A

alcohol and lactic acid

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alcohol and CO2

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lactic acid and CO2

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D

lactic acid only

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Solution

The correct option is D

lactic acid only


When sufficient oxygen is not present in the muscle cells for further oxidation, the muscle cells undergo anaerobic respiration giving out lactic acid as a by-product. Accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles causes muscular cramps.


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