Which Statement Regarding Lactic Acid Is True

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding lactic acid is true?

• A) It is generated during aerobic conditions.
• B) It is produced in the mitochondrial matrix.
• C) It is produced in the presence of oxygen.
• D) It is an organic molecule.

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Definitions:

Digestive Tract

A series of organs responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food, extending from the mouth to the anus.

Creatine Kinase

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of creatine and utilizes adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to create phosphocreatine and adenosine diphosphate (ADP), playing a crucial role in energy production in muscles.

ATP Production

The process through which cells generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that stores and transports energy within cells for various functions.

Creatine Phosphate

An energy storage molecule in muscle cells that donates a phosphate group to ADP to produce ATP during the first few seconds of muscle activity.