Muscle cells produce lactic acid when they have an inadequate supply of
A) protein
B) O₂
C) calcium
D) actin and myosin
E) glycogen

Name: Muscle cells produce lactic acid when they have an inadequate supply of A) protein B) O₂ C) calcium D) actin and myosin E) glycogen
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Muscle cells require oxygen to produce energy through aerobic respiration. When there is an inadequate supply of oxygen, they switch to anaerobic respiration, which produces lactic acid as a byproduct.

Muscle Cells Produce Lactic Acid When They Have an Inadequate