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Which of the following is NOT a product of anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells?

hard MCQ 4 marks Class 7 · Science · Respiration in Organisms
  1. lactic acid
  2. carbon dioxide
  3. ATP
  4. water
Answer
carbon dioxide

The correct answer is carbon dioxide — Hence the correct choice is "carbon dioxide".

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall products of anaerobic respiration: lactic acid (lactate), ATP, and water.
  2. Carbon dioxide is produced only during aerobic respiration.
  3. Therefore carbon dioxide is not a product of anaerobic respiration.
  4. Hence the correct choice is "carbon dioxide".
Common mistake: confusing aerobic and anaerobic products

Concept tested: anaerobic respiration products

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