Which of the following is a feature of aerobic metabolism?
a. Little or no oxygen is consumed.
b. Lactic acid is a major byproduct.
c. Energy is produced more slowly than in anaerobic metabolism.
d. Pyruvate is converted to glucose by reverse glycolysis to yield a net of 2 ATPs.
e. The process can only be sustained for relatively brief periods of time.
ANS: C
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