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JAMB Biology 1991 Question 23

Question 23

Respiration

In living cells, insufficient oxygen may cause a breakdown of glucose into

  1. A.fatty acids
  2. B.lactic acids
  3. C.glycogen
  4. D.carbondioxide
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lactic acids)

Explanation

Without enough oxygen, muscle cells break glucose down only to lactic acid (anaerobic respiration).