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When there is a lack of oxygen in our muscle cells, the breakdown of pyruvate takes place and it is converted into:

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✓ Answer: B Lactic acid and energy
In oxygen-deficient muscle cells, pyruvate is converted into lactic acid with release of a small amount of energy.
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