Jane Doe has her cholesterol measured and the resulting lab report gives a value of 0.548 × 10^-3 mol/dL.You know that the normal range of cholesterol (C₂₇H₄₆O)is 0.100-0.240 g/dL.Is Jane Doe's cholesterol within the normal range? A) No, it is above 0.240 g/dL. B) No, it is below 0.100 g/dL. C) Yes, it is between 0.100 g/dL and 0.240 g/dL. D) Yes, it is above 0.240 g/dL. E) Yes, it is below 0.100 g/dL.

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To convert mol/dL to g/dL, multiply by the molar mass of cholesterol (386.65 g/mol). 0.548 × 10^-3 mol/dL × 386.65 g/mol = 0.2119 g/dL, which is within the normal range of 0.100-0.240 g/dL.

Jane Doe Has Her Cholesterol Measured and the Resulting Lab