SouravAugust 19, 2024

When there is formation of lactic acid in muscles, humans use oxygen to respire. Why are the type of respiration is called anaerobic?

SouravAugust 19, 2024

Answer

The type of respiration is called anaerobic because it occurs in the absence of sufficient oxygen. During intense exercise, when oxygen supply is insufficient, the body switches to anaerobic respiration, leading to the production of lactic acid and a temporary reliance on anaerobic pathways.

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