Athletes sometimes complain of oxygen debt, a condition that results when insufficient oxygen is available to completely break down pyruvic acid. As a result, the pyruvic acid is converted to
A. lactic acid.
B. a strong base.
C. stearic acid.
D. hydrochloric acid.
Answer: A
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