(a)
Interpretation : The reason for production of lactate during moderate exercises should be determined.
Concept introductionI:
Lactate is an organic molecule which is produced by many tissues in the humans, but it is mostly produced in the muscles that work anaerobically. During the process of glycolysis, ATP is produced, and pyruvate is produced as the end product. When the muscles work anaerobically (without oxygen), then pyruvate gets converted into lactate.
(b)
Interpretation : The process should be determined which takes place when lactate threshold comes.
Concept introduction :Lactate is an organic molecule which is produced by many tissues in the humans, but it is mostly produced in the muscles that work anaerobically. During the process of glycolysis, ATP is produced, and pyruvate is produced as the end product. When the muscles work anaerobically (without oxygen), then pyruvate gets converted into lactate.
(c)
Interpretation : The reason for measuring lactate threshold value athletes should be determined.
Concept introduction : Lactate is an organic molecule which is produced by many tissues in the humans, but it is mostly produced in the muscles that work anaerobically. During the process of glycolysis, ATP is produced, and pyruvate is produced as the end product. When the muscles work anaerobically (without oxygen), then pyruvate gets converted into lactate.
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