Lactic Acid Flashcards
1
Q
Type of reaction
A
Anaerobic
2
Q
Fuel used
A
Glycogen
3
Q
Site of reaction
A
Sarcoplasm
4
Q
Controlling enzymes
A
GPP
PFK
LDH
5
Q
Energy yield
A
2 ATP
6
Q
Exercise intensity
A
High
7
Q
Exercise duration
A
3 mins
8
Q
By products
A
Lactic acid
9
Q
Sporting example
A
400m
10
Q
Lactic acid formula
A
Glycogen-glucose-pyruvic acid-lactic acid+energy
11
Q
Order of enzymes
A
GPP PFK LDH
12
Q
Advantages
A
Provides energy for high intensity
No need to wait for O2
2 moles from 1 mole
13
Q
Disadvantages
A
Harmful by product
Lactic acid raises muscle acidity levels
Slows enzyme production causing fatigue
