The Human Egg Cell Is About 100 Microns in Size

question 17

Multiple Choice

The human egg cell is about 100 microns in size. What is this in meters?

• A) 0.100 meters
• B) 0.000100 meters
• C) 0.000000100 meters
• D) 0.000000000100 meters

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Definitions:

Activating Group

A substituent attached to a benzene ring that increases its reactivity by stabilizing the intermediate cation through resonance or electron-donating effects.

Benzene

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H6, characterized by its aromaticity, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms with alternating double and single bonds.

Mononitration

The chemical process of introducing one nitro group (-NO2) to an organic molecule, commonly employed in the synthesis of nitro compounds.

Bromination

A chemical reaction involving the addition of bromine to another substance, often used to test for alkenes or alkanes.