Biology for IGCSE & O level - Respiration (Section 1 - No. 25)

During intense exercise, why does the body need to repay an oxygen debt?
To get rid of carbon dioxide.
To convert lactic acid back to glucose.
To increase the heart rate.
To make more ATP.

Explanation

Oxygen is needed to break down the lactic acid accumulated during anaerobic respiration.

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