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HMS, BM 2017 HSC 7 MC

What are the waste products of the aerobic energy system?

  1. Lactate, heat, water
  2. Lactate, oxygen, creatine
  3. Carbon dioxide, heat, water
  4. Carbon dioxide, oxygen, creatine
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Aerobic system produces carbon dioxide, heat and water as waste products.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Lactate is produced by the lactic acid system, not aerobic system.
  • B is incorrect: Oxygen is consumed by the aerobic system, not produced as waste.
  • D is incorrect: Oxygen and creatine are not waste products of aerobic metabolism.

Filed Under: Energy systems Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5528-15-ATP efficiency

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