CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.3.6 Lactic Acid Builds Up in Muscles Questions

Practise explaining how vigorous exercise and limited oxygen cause lactic acid to accumulate in muscles and blood.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • link increased energy demand and limited muscle oxygen to anaerobic respiration
  • state that lactic acid accumulates in muscles and blood during vigorous exercise
  • identify this lactic-acid build-up as the cause of an oxygen debt

CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.3.6 Lactic Acid Builds Up in Muscles Questions question 1

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If exercise is very intense an oxygen debt is formed.

Complete the sentence.

An oxygen debt results in a build-up of ...... in the ...... during vigorous exercise.

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