The most appropriate unit of measurement for intact archaea is the
A) meter (m).
B) millimeter (mm).
C) micrometer (μm).
D) nanometer (nm).
E) centimeter (cm).

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Micrometer (μm) is the most appropriate unit of measurement for intact archaea as they range in size from 0.1 to 15 μm. Meters and centimeters are too large, while millimeters and nanometers are too small to measure intact archaea accurately.

The Most Appropriate Unit of Measurement for Intact Archaea Is