MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4539

A 16-year-old athlete feels muscle fatigue during a sprint. Which process is responsible for the rapid ATP production in this situation?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4539

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 16-year-old athlete feels muscle fatigue during a sprint. Which process is responsible for the rapid ATP production in this situation?

    • A) Glycolysis
    • B) Citric acid cycle
    • C) Fatty acid oxidation
    • D) Gluconeogenesis

    Answer: Glycolysis

    Explanation: Glycolysis produces ATP rapidly, but it is not efficient for long-duration activities; hence fatigue.