Which Is the Smallest Measurement Used in the Apothecary System

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which is the smallest measurement used in the apothecary system for volume?

• A) milliliter
• B) minim
• C) dram
• D) ounce

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Definitions:

Centromere

The region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.

Chromatin

The complex of DNA and histone proteins that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, regulating gene expression.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's membrane, crucial for the function of excitable cells like neurons and muscle cells.

Extracellular Glycocalyx

A complex carbohydrate-rich layer that coats the outer surface of cells, playing key roles in cell-cell interactions and protection.