MDCAT Physics MCQ #573

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

MDCAT Physics MCQ #573

  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) Aerobic respiration
    • B) Glycolysis
    • C) Lactic acid fermentation
    • D) Cellular respiration

    Answer: Lactic acid fermentation

    Explanation: Lactic acid fermentation occurs rapidly without oxygen; aerobic respiration requires oxygen; glycolysis is an initial step in cellular respiration.