Compare the energy released during the combustion reaction for methane gas (CH₄) with its biological oxidation within methanotrophic bacteria. What are the differences in how energy is released and utilized?

• A. Biological oxidation results in the rapid release of heat, whereas combustion stores some part of the released energy within ATP molecules.
• B. Combustion results in the rapid release of heat and light, whereas biological oxidation stores some part of the released energy within ATP molecules.
• C. Combustion processes capture ATP, while biological oxidation releases energy within ATP molecules.
• D. In both cases, all produced energy gets dissipated into surroundings.

Answer: (B)