Biology deck SAMPLE v.1 Flashcards
1
Q
The metric prefixes indicate what?
A
The exponent used to multiply the base unit
2
Q
What unit would be used to measure an atom?
A
Nanometers
3
Q
What exponent does the femto- prefix signify?
A
10^(-15)
4
Q
What is a Phylum?
A
A classification based on a defining characteristic (e.g. no digestive tract in Acoelomorpha)
