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Why is there oxygen debt?
Why is there oxygen debt?
Elena
Sun Nov 17 2024
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I'm curious about the concept of oxygen debt. Why does it occur? Is it related to our body's response during intense physical activities or certain biological processes?
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Davide
Tue Nov 19 2024
Anaerobic respiration is a metabolic process that occurs in organisms when oxygen is not available.
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Martino
Tue Nov 19 2024
Due to the absence of oxygen, anaerobic respiration leads to the production of an oxygen debt.
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Claudio
Tue Nov 19 2024
This debt represents the quantity of oxygen needed to complete the oxidation of lactic acid.
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CryptoAlchemy
Mon Nov 18 2024
Lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration, which accumulates in the cells.
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GeishaMelody
Mon Nov 18 2024
To eliminate this lactic acid, oxygen is required to convert it into carbon dioxide and water.
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