MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #509

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 #509

  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) Anaerobic respiration
    • B) Citric acid cycle
    • C) Aerobic glycolysis
    • D) Glycogenolysis

    Answer: Anaerobic respiration

    Explanation: Anaerobic respiration produces ATP rapidly, but is less efficient; Aerobic processes are more efficient but slower.