Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 530

Question: An average weight of bacterium is about

Options:

A) $ 0.2\times 10^{10}gm $

B) $ 0.2\times 10^{8}gm $

C) $ 0.2\times 10^{12}gm $

D) $ 0.2\times 10^{9}gm $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The average weight of a bacterium is typically measured in picograms (pg), where 1 pg = $10^{−12}$ g.

A typical mass of a bacterium is about $10^{−12}$ g or one picogram1.

Therefore, the correct answer would be option C: $0.2×10^{12}$ gm.