Which of the Following Is Closest to a Micrometer in Size

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is closest to a micrometer in size?

• A)the width of a strand of DNA
• B)the length of a plant cell
• C)the length of a chicken egg
• D)a typical bacterial cell
• E)the size of a ribosome

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Definitions:

Minimally Conscious State

A condition of severely altered consciousness in which minimal but definite behavioral evidence of self or environmental awareness is demonstrated.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A medical procedure involving the implantation of electrodes in the brain to treat neurological conditions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The network of nerves located outside the central nervous system, involved in transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to specific sensory stimuli, such as light, sound, or touch, and transmit signals to the nervous system.