Refer to the Figure Shown

question 8

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure shown.
Which statement regarding the data presented in the figure is the most accurate?

• A) Blood concentration of lactic acid rises following a dive.
• B) During a dive, lactic acid in the muscles increases dramatically.
• C) During a dive, lactic acid is metabolized and eventually reaches undetectable levels.
• D) Blood lactic acid and muscle lactic acid concentrations are typically mismatched during and after dives.

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Definitions:

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, critical in the structure of nucleic acids and ATP.

Protein Activity

Refers to the functional capacity of a protein to perform its biochemical role, which may include catalyzing reactions, binding to other molecules, or structural support.

Transcription Factors

Transcription factors are proteins that regulate the transcription of genes by binding to specific DNA sequences, thereby increasing or decreasing the transcription of genes.

Coenzymes

Substances that enhance the action of enzymes by facilitating their ability to catalyze biochemical reactions.