MDCAT Physics MCQ #840

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 #840

  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) Mitochondrial respiration
    • B) Anaerobic glycolysis
    • C) Glycolysis with oxygen
    • D) Aerobic glycolysis

    Answer: Anaerobic glycolysis

    Explanation: Mitochondrial respiration occurs in longer-duration activities, while anaerobic glycolysis is responsible for rapid ATP production in short-duration exercises like sprints.