MCAT Biology › Anaerobic Metabolic Pathways
What is the purpose of the formation of lactic acid during anaerobic respiration?
While running a marathon, an individual feels pain and a burning sensation in her legs. One reason for this is the conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid which the body does in order to __________.
Which of the following products cannot be directly formed from pyruvate?
Which choice accurately states the amount of ATP produced from a single glucose molecule in an anaerobic environment and in an aerobic environment, respectively?
What is the net ATP production if 4 glucose molecules are oxidized in anaerobic conditions?
How many molecules of ATP would be produced and available for use if four molecules of glucose were used during anaerobic respiration?
Which statement is FALSE when comparing aerobic to anaerobic respiration?
Which process can occur under anaerobic conditions?
What is the purpose of fermentation?