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Muscle fatigue is caused by the build-up of which acid?

Correct answer A. Lactic acid

Explanation

When oxygen is short during hard exercise, muscles rely on anaerobic respiration, which converts pyruvate to lactic acid, and its build-up is associated with fatigue and soreness.

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