Athletes sometimes complain of oxygen debt,a condition that results when insufficient oxygen is available to completely break down pyruvic acid.As a result,the pyruvic acid is converted to
A)a strong base.
B)stearic acid.
C)hydrochloric acid.
D)lactic aciD.

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When insufficient oxygen is available, pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid, which can accumulate in the muscles and cause fatigue and soreness, leading to oxygen debt. Therefore, the best choice is lactic acid (D).

Athletes Sometimes Complain of Oxygen Debt,a Condition That Results When