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When o2 is not present to which compound is pyruvic acid converted?
In the absence of oxygen, pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid through a process called lactic acid fermentation. This process helps regenerate NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue in the absence of oxygen.
Which sequences best best summarizes lactic acid fermentation?
Anaerobic respiration is the breakdown of energy rich molecules without sufficient quantities of oxygen present. Lactic acid fermentation is C6H12O6 (glucose) yields 2CH3CH(OH)CO2H (lactic acid).
Are NADH FADH used to carry high energy electrons and H?
Is lactic acid formed and muscle tissue when there is not enough oxygen present
What is the process that occurs when oxygen is no longer present in the cells?
When oxygen is no longer present in the cells, anaerobic respiration takes place. This process involves the breakdown of glucose to produce energy without the use of oxygen. One of the byproducts of anaerobic respiration in humans is lactic acid.
What does lactic acid have to do with respiration?
Lactic acid is produced by anaerobic respiration (when there is an absence or insufficiency of oxygen intake). If there is adequate oxygen (provided by respiration) and metabolic fuel, lactic acid is not produced.
What happens to pyruvic acid after there is no oxygen?
If oxygen is present it is converted to Acetyl-CoA and enters citric acid cycle If oxygen is not present is will become lactic acid and /or ethanol
What elements are present in lactic acid?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
How does the energy system recover?
The lactic acid energy system relies on the breakdown of glycogen to produce energy. As it does not require oxygen to break down glycogen a by-product called lactic acid is formed. If enough lactic acid is accumulated then the body begins to fatigue. To recover, the lactic acid requires oxygen. Once oxgen is present the lactic acid can be converted back to pyruvic acid which can once again be used to produce energy. Therefore to speed up recovery of the lactic system an "active"recovery at a low intencity is recommended. This then employs the use of the aerobic energy system which requires oxygen to be transported to the working muscles, and at the same time removing the fatiguing lactic acid.
What is produced in muscles and causes cramping if no oxygen is present?
Lactic acid is produced in muscles when there is insufficient oxygen (anaerobic respiration). Accumulation of lactic acid can lead to muscle cramping and fatigue.
What form of cellular energy is lactic acid fermentation reaction part of?
lactic acid is formed by anaerobic respiration when insufficient oxygen is present.
When no oxygen is present for muscle cells after glycolysis what will the cell produce?
In the absence of oxygen after glycolysis, muscle cells will produce lactic acid through the process of fermentation. This allows the cells to regenerate NAD+ needed for glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen.
When o2 is not present to which compound is pyruvic acid converted?
In the absence of oxygen, pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid through a process called lactic acid fermentation. This process helps regenerate NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue in the absence of oxygen.
What happens if oxygen is not present?
you will die
What happens when oxygen is present after glycolysis?
fermentation
What is the difference between Lactic acid fermentation and Aerobic equation?
The main difference between lactic acid fermentation and aerobic equation is the presence of oxygen. Lactic acid fermentation does not require oxygen, while in aerobic equation, oxygen is present.
What is the process preformed by muscle cells when oxygen isn't present?
It is anerobic respiration. Lactic acid fermentation is taken place
What happens to the joints after exercise?
Lactic acid is produced in your body and your legs start to ache, tire and hurt!! Usually you need to oxygen to calm it, as Lactic acid is also known as oxygen debt
