When pyruvic acid is converted to ________ acid for energy production, this waste product builds up and causes muscle fatigue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lactic
When pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid, the lactic acid builds up in the muscle and causes muscle fatigue.
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