AIIMS2019ZoologyLocomotion and Movement
Acidic pH of muscles is due to
Options
- Alactic acid
- Bketone
- CO ₂
- Darginine.
Correct answer
A. lactic acid
Step-by-step solution
Lactic acid is formed and accumulated in the muscle under conditions of high energy demand, rapid fluctuations of the energy requirement and insufficient supply of O ₂ . This results in acidic pH of muscle.