Anaerobic respiration metabolism is triggered when the ratio of ________ falls below a critical level.

A. oxygen supply to oxygen need
B. oxygen supply to glucose need
C. carbon dioxide supply to oxygen need
D. glucose supply to glucose need


Answer: A

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