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O-LevelBiologyRespiration5090/11 · May/June 2010 · Q181 Mark

Fitness training increases the concentration of lactic acid that runners can build up in their muscles before pain stops them running. What is a consequence of this increase?

AAerobic respiration in muscles can be more rapid.
BBlood flow to the muscles is increased.
CMore anaerobic respiration can take place in muscles.
DMore energy is needed by the muscles.

✓ Correct answer

C: More anaerobic respiration can take place in muscles.

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Respiration, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 18.

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