Biologymedium · Past Paper
What is the main byproduct of anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells?
AEthanol
BLactic acid
CCitric acid
DAcetic acid
✓ Correct Answer: B — Lactic acid
During intense exercise, when oxygen is scarce, muscles produce lactic acid via anaerobic pathways.
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