Asked by Melissa Plata on Jul 14, 2024

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Muscles undergo fermentation when no

A) oxygen is available.
B) water is available.
C) carbon dioxide is available.
D) ATP is available.
E) pyruvate is available.

Fermentation

Anaerobic breakdown of glucose that results in a gain of two ATP and end products such as alcohol and lactate; occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that can contract, enabling movement and force generation.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for most life forms on Earth; it participates in respiration and forms part of water molecules.

  • Explain the necessity of oxygen in aerobic respiration and the role of fermentation in anaerobic conditions.
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Shermaine ClarkJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Muscles undergo fermentation when there is no oxygen available for aerobic respiration. During fermentation, pyruvate (produced during glycolysis) is converted into lactic acid or ethanol, which can continue to generate ATP for the muscles, but without the use of oxygen.