Biology
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Medium
Question
Excessive lactic acid is converted into __________ by liver?
A
Glucose
B
Fructose
C
Sucrose
D
Glycogen
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A
Glucose
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B
Fructose
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C
Sucrose
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D
Glycogen
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Explanation
Excess lactic acid produced by muscles during intense exercise is transported to the liver, where the classic Cori cycle converts it back into glucose; whether it is further stored as glycogen is a separate downstream step worth double-checking against the intended answer here.