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Which of the following is not true about lactic acid?
  1. It is the end-product of fast glycolysis during reduced oxygen availability.
  2. It causes an artificial sense of energy in muscles during exercise.
  3. It is converted to lactate in the blood and muscles.
  4. Its conversion to lactate and subsequent clearing out of the blood by oxidation is an indication of ability to recover.
Explanation
Answer: B - Lactic acid does not cause an artificial sense of energy in muscles during exercise; rather, it is responsible for feelings of muscular fatigue.
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