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the largest human cell is the egg cell, with a diameter of 121 micrometers. what is the diameter of a human egg cell in millimeters?
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100 centimeters
1 meter
1000 millimeters
1 meter
10 millimeters
1 centimeter
1000 micrometers
1 millimeter
1000 nanometers
1 micrometer
1.0 • 10⁶ μm
1 meter
1.0 • 10⁹ nm
1 meter
9.461 • 10¹² km
1 light year

Explanation:

Step1: Identify conversion factor

From the tiles, \( \frac{1000 \text{ micrometers}}{1 \text{ millimeter}} \) (or \( 1 \text{ millimeter} = 1000 \text{ micrometers} \)).

Step2: Convert micrometers to millimeters

We have 121 micrometers. Use the conversion factor: \( 121 \, \mu\text{m} \times \frac{1 \, \text{mm}}{1000 \, \mu\text{m}} \)

Step3: Calculate the result

\( \frac{121}{1000} = 0.121 \)

Answer:

The diameter of a human egg cell in millimeters is \( 0.121 \)