A Typical E

question 86

Multiple Choice

A typical E. coli bacterium is measured in microns. Which of the following is a representation of a micron?

• A) 1 × 10^-15
• B) 1 × 10^-12
• C) 1 × 10^-9
• D) 1 × 10^-6
• E) 1 × 10^-3

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