The SI Prefix Mega- (M) Means

question 16

Multiple Choice

The SI prefix mega- (M) means

• A) 10^-6.
• B) 10^-3.
• C) 10³.
• D) 10⁶.
• E) 10⁹.

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Definitions:

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Biopsy

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