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Quiz: Using SI Units and Prefixes in Biology

Edexcel GCSE Biology

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Building on what you've learned about cells and their structures, let's test your knowledge of SI units and prefixes like milli, micro, nano, and pico in biology!

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What does the prefix 'micro-' represent in SI units?

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Which of the following prefixes represent values smaller than one? (Select all that apply)

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The prefix {{blank0}} represents one thousandth (10^-3) of a base unit, such as a {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Convert 3 micrometres (μm) to metres (m).

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Which of the following is the correct representation of 5 nanometres (nm) in metres?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of the following biological measurements might use SI prefixes like micro- or nano-? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} prefix is often used to describe extremely small biological structures, such as viruses, that are measured in {{blank1}}metres.

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Which prefix represents 10^-12?

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