A Rod-Shaped Bacterium Is Measured as 0 $\mu$ M)in Length Using an Ocular Micrometer

question 27

Multiple Choice

A rod-shaped bacterium is measured as 0.3 micrometers ( $\mu$ m) in length using an ocular micrometer.Your instructor wants you to report the length in millimeters (mm) to test your understanding of metric conversions.What is the length of the organism in millimeters?

• A)300 mm
• B)0.0003 mm
• C)0.03 mm
• D)3 mm

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