Question

Which of these units of measurement should be used to measure the length of a eukaryotic cell?

A. meters
B. centimeters
C. millimeters
D. micrometers

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

• Micrometers is the unit of measurement to be used when measuring the length of a eukaryotic cell
• Meter is not suitable [used for measuring distances and human height]
• Centimeters is also not small enough [for small objects]
• Millimeters is also not enough [for precision instruments]

Answer 2

D. micrometres

Step-by-step explanation:

The most suitable unit for measuring cell size is micrometres.