As a Bicyclist Pedals Up a Hill to the Finish

question 55

Multiple Choice

As a bicyclist pedals up a hill to the finish line of a race and ʺfeels the burnʺ in his leg muscles, those muscle cells are most likely utilizing

• A) only cellular respiration for maximum ATP production.
• B) only oxygen for maximum ATP production.
• C) both cellular respiration and oxygen for maximum ATP production.
• D) some lactate fermentation and lactic starting to build up in his muscle tissue causing a cramp.

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