The oxidation of the sugar glucose c6h12o6, is described by the following equations:
c6h12o6 + 6o2 --> 6co2 + 6h2o
the metabolism of glucose gives the same products, although the glucose reacts with oxygen in a series of steps in the body.
(a) how much heat in kilojoules can be produced by the matabolism of 1.0 g of glucose?
(b) how many calories can be produced by the metabolism of 1.0 g of glucose?