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What happens when oxygen is inadequate for cellular respiration in muscle cells during exercise?

a
Pyruvic acid is converted to acetyl Co A
b
Pyruvic acid is converted to ethyl alcohol
c
Pyruvic acid is converted to acetaldehyde
d
Pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid

detailed solution

Correct option is D

In animal cells, like muscle cells during exercise, when oxygen is inadequate for cellular respiration, pyruvic acid is reduced to lactic acid by lactate dehydrogenase.

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