Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 3 - Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope - Study Questions - Review - Page 73: 1a

Answer

$10^{-6}$

Work Step by Step

The meaning of the prefix micro is 1/1,000,000 so if 1 micrometer is converted to meters, the answer will be 0.000001 or $10^{-6}$ meter. 1 micrometer $\times$ $\frac{1 meter}{1,000,000 micrometer}$ = 0.000001 or $10^{-6}$ m.
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