Biology Topic Practice
Anaerobic Respiration in Muscles
When you exercise hard, your muscles may run out of oxygen and switch to anaerobic respiration.
What is the product of anaerobic respiration in animals?
What is Anaerobic Respiration in Muscles?
"Anaerobic respiration in animals is the incomplete breakdown of glucose into lactic acid when oxygen is limited."
Question 1
What is the main product of anaerobic respiration in human muscles?
Question 2
In GCSE Biology, what is the main product of anaerobic respiration in human muscles?
Question 3
Select what is the main product of anaerobic respiration in human muscles?
Lactic Acid Production
Glucose -> Lactic Acid.
Releases significantly less energy than aerobic respiration.
Used for short bursts of high-intensity activity.
Exam Tip
Anaerobic means "without oxygen".
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