Question

During the deficiency of oxygen in tissues of human beings, pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid in ______.

Options

• cytoplasm

• chloroplast

• mitochondria

• golgi body

Answer 1

During the deficiency of oxygen in tissues of human beings, pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid in cytoplasm.

Explanation:

When oxygen is deficient in human muscle tissues, pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid in the cytoplasm of the cells. This process is a form of anaerobic respiration that produces a small amount of energy without oxygen.