Biology 5090 · O Level · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

During strenuous exercise, lactic acid accumulates in the muscles. Blood flowing away from these muscles will contain a high concentration of lactic acid. Which process is responsible for removing most of the lactic acid from the blood?

  • AIt is broken down in the liver.
  • BIt is excreted during sweating.
  • CIt is expired during faster breathing.
  • DIt is oxidised to release energy in muscles.

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