Trematol is a poison that inhibits the breakdown of lactic acid. How could strenuous exercise produce effects that could be confused with trematol poisoning?
A) Both cause a decrease in acidity due to the accumulation of lactic acid.
B) Both lead to the lack of lactate dehydrogenase to break down pyruvate.
C) Trematol inhibits the conversion of pyruvate to glucose, leading to an insufficiency of ATP.
D) Lactic acid is produced anaerobically during strenuous exercise, and will accumulate in the muscles in both situations.
Answer: D) Lactic acid is produced anaerobically during strenuous exercise, and will accumulate in the muscles in both situations.