AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

CELL RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is lactic acid produced?
A
in muscles
B
in bread
C
in plants
D
in cheese
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lactic acid is mainly produced in muscle cells and red blood cells. It forms when the body breaks down carbohydrates to use for energy when oxygen levels are low.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skeletal muscle is the major producer of lactic acid in the body, but its oxidative fibres also use lactic acid as a respiratory fuel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactic Acid Buildup Causes Muscle Fatigue and Soreness. Anyone who has pushed themselves through an intense workout will be familiar with “feeling the burn”-that sensation of fatigue and pain that sets in when you subject your muscles to lifting heavy loads repeatedly or sprinting all-out.

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