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What type of respiration takes place in human muscles during vigorous physical exercise? Give the reason for your answer.

BiologyClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Anaerobic respiration takes place in human muscles during vigorous physical exercise. During exercise our body needs more energy and aerobic respiration is not sufficient. Hence muscles start anaerobic respiration to meet the energy needs.

Biology · Class 10