Question 7
RespirationThe muscle cell fluid of an athlete was tested immediately after a 100 m race and was found to contain a high concentration of lactic acid. Explain what could have caused this. The
- A.athlete must have eaten food containing lactic acid just before the race.
- B.Athlete must have injected lactic acid into his blood just before the race
- C.athlete's muscle must have carried out anaerobic respiration during the race.
- D.athlete must have inhaled lactic acid from the environment during the race.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (athlete's muscle must have carried out anaerobic respiration during the race.)
Explanation
In a sprint the muscles need energy faster than oxygen can arrive, so they respire anaerobically and lactic acid builds up.