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Which process takes place in muscle cells when they don't get enough oxygen answers?

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Fermentation.

Fermentation takes place in your muscle cells when there is a low supply of oxygen. Often after long hours of exercise.
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Generally muscle cells perform aerobic respiration when oxygen is present in sufficient amount. While, 'muscle cells show anaerobic respiration or fermentation, when they do get enough oxygen.'

In this process, glucose is first converted into pyruvate and then, pyruvate is converted into lactic acid and two molecules of ATP are formed from one glucose molecule to provide them energy.

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