In a patient suffering from severe lung disease, oxygen intake decreases. Which cellular pathway is likely to be upregulated in his muscle cells during exertion, and which product accumulates as a result?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Anaerobic conversion of pyruvate to ethanol and carbon dioxide
2. (B) Aerobic breakdown of pyruvate to carbon dioxide and water
3. (C) Anaerobic conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid, leading to accumulation of lactic acid
4. (D) Direct conversion of glucose to ATP without any by-product

Verified Answer

Option (C): Anaerobic conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid, leading to accumulation of lactic acid

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