The end product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions in muscles is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The end product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions in muscles is:
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Lactic acid
C. Acetyl CoA
D. Ethanol
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
When oxygen is limiting, pyruvate from glycolysis is reduced to lactic acid (lactate) by lactate dehydrogenase, regenerating NAD⁺ to allow glycolysis to continue. In yeast, pyruvate is converted to ethanol and CO₂ (alcoholic fermentation). Muscle cells lack alcohol dehydrogenase.

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