MDCAT Biology MCQ #421

When skeletal muscles undergo anaerobic respiration during intense exercise, which product is formed without the release of carbon dioxide?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #421

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When skeletal muscles undergo anaerobic respiration during intense exercise, which product is formed without the release of carbon dioxide?

    • A) Ethanol
    • B) Acetaldehyde
    • C) Carbon dioxide
    • D) Lactic acid

    Answer: Lactic acid

    Explanation: Lactic acid fermentation produces no CO2, unlike alcoholic fermentation. Ethanol is tempting because it is a common fermentation product but involves decarboxylation.