Which Statement BEST Describes the Body's Purpose in Making Lactic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the body's purpose in making lactic acid from pyruvate?

• A) to cause "the burn" during strenuous exercise
• B) to raise the pH of the immediate environment
• C) to produce NAD⁺ for use in glycolysis
• D) to produce FADH₂ for use in glycolysis
• E) to regenerate ADP

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Definitions:

Bilateral Symmetry

Having paired structures so the right and left halves of an object are mirror images.

Flatworms

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Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by a simple body structure with a single opening.

Coral Polyps

Small, typically colonial marine organisms that are a major component of coral reefs, secreting calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton.