Question detail
Which statement correctly describes lactic acid in Response to exercise?
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MCQ
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Question
- A. (HT only) lactic acid is converted back into glucose in the liver.
- B. (HT only) lactic acid is not converted back into glucose in the liver.
- C. Students often confuse the process of lactic acid being converted back into glucose with the process of glucose being broken down for energy.
- D. The biology in this objective should be kept separate from Response to exercise.
Answer
The most accurate choice is (HT only) lactic acid is converted back into glucose in the liver. It avoids the common misconception that often appears when students answer too generally.
Explanation
This analysis question is looking for the option that stays accurate when other statements drift into misconception. The strongest choice is (HT only) lactic acid is converted back into glucose in the liver. because it reflects the intended meaning of the learning objective. This demonstrates your understanding of metabolic processes and the body's response to exercise, which is crucial for high-tier questions. This keeps revision aligned with the approved learning objective on explain that (HT only) lactic acid is converted back into glucose in the liver.
Common mistake
Lactic Acid Conversion Confusion
Students often confuse the process of lactic acid being converted back into glucose with the process of glucose being broken down for energy.
Emphasize that lactic acid is converted back into glucose in the liver after exercise, and clarify that this is a separate process from glycolysis, which breaks down glucose for energy.
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