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Cramps caused during sudden activities are due to the formation of (a) lactic acid (b) acetic acid (c) excess of water (d) ethanol

Cramps caused during sudden activities are due to the formation of
(a) lactic acid
(b) acetic acid
(c) excess of water
(d) ethanol

Grade:12th pass

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Pawan Prajapati
askIITians Faculty 60787 Points
3 years ago
(a) Lactic acid is formed by the breakdown of pyruvate when oxygen is insufficient in muscles instead of forming C02 and water. Accumulation of excess lactic acid in the muscles causes cramps.

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