Which of the following is true of a nanometer?
A)A nanometer is about the size of a common bacterial cell.
B)A nanometer is one millionth of a meter.
C)A nanometer is equivalent to 10 Angstroms (Å).
D)The nanometer is the most common measurement used in measuring whole cells.
E)none of the above

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A nanometer is equivalent to 10 Angstroms (Å). Option A is incorrect as a common bacterial cell is typically around 1-10 micrometers in size, which is much larger than a nanometer. Option B is correct, but not the best choice as it does not provide as much detail as option C. Option D is incorrect as the most commonly used measurement for whole cells is the micrometer.

Which of the Following Is True of a Nanometer