Which statement BEST describes the body's purpose in making lactic acid from pyruvate? A) to cause "the burn" during strenuous exercise B) to raise the pH of the immediate environment C) to produce NAD⁺ for use in glycolysis D) to produce FADH₂ for use in glycolysis E) to regenerate ADP

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The body converts pyruvate to lactic acid under anaerobic conditions to regenerate NAD+, which is essential for glycolysis to continue producing ATP in the absence of oxygen.

Which Statement BEST Describes the Body's Purpose in Making Lactic