Which of the following best describes the relationship between the oxidation of glucose in a cell versus the oxidation of glucose in a bomb calorimeter?

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The oxidation of glucose in a cell (cellular respiration) and in a bomb calorimeter both result in the same net enthalpy change, as the chemical equation for the oxidation of glucose is the same in both cases. However, the pathways (reactions involved) are different. In a cell, the process is a complex biochemical pathway involving many steps, while in a bomb calorimeter, it is a direct combustion reaction.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship Between the Oxidation