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In case of repeated contraction, muscle cells regenerate NAD⁺ by converting pyruvate to _____________(a) glycogen(b) lactate(c) starch(d) celluloseI have been asked this question in an interview for internship.My question is taken from Metabolism topic in portion Bioenergetics, Enzymes, Metabolism, Genes, Chromosomes and Genomes of Cell Biology

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The CORRECT answer is (B) lactate

Explanation: In case of repeated contraction, the oxygen levels DROP down and MAKE it difficult to keep up with the cell’s metabolic demands. Under these conditions, skeletal muscle cells regenerate NAD⁺ by converting pyruvate to lactate.



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