Regarding slaughter conditions,

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If all the glycogen has already been converted to lactic acid prior to slaughter, the pH of the meat will be too low, resulting in poor-quality meat. Options A and B are incorrect as stress causes anaerobic energy production, which leads to an increase in lactic acid, lowering the pH of the meat. Option D is incorrect as option C is the correct answer. Glycogen is converted to lactic acid after the animal has been slaughtered. If all the glycogen has already been converted to lactic acid before slaughter, it can result in poor-quality meat because the lactic acid is unable to function in its usual role of preserving the meat. Option A is incorrect because stress causes a decrease in oxygen levels in the animal's muscles. Option B is incorrect because the production of lactic acid causes a decrease in pH, not an increase. Option D is incorrect because option C is correct.

Regarding Slaughter Conditions