Question

Bacteria vary somewhat in size, but a diameter of 1.9 m is not unusual.A. What would be the volume (in cubic centimeters) of such a bacterium, assuming that it is spherical?
B. What would be the surface area (in square millimeters) of such a bacterium, assuming that it is spherical?

Answer 1

Answer:

Volume = 3.6 x 10^-12 cm^3

Area = 1.1 x 10^-5 mm^2

Explanation:

The diameter of the bacteria that is in the shape of spherical = 1.9 m  

Now we have to find the volume of the bacteria. So, use the below formula to find the volume of bacteria.

Volume = (4πr^3) / 3

Volume = (4/3)* π*(1.9*10^-6 / 2)^3  

Volume = 3.6 x 10^-18 m^3  

Volume = 3.6 x 10^-12 cm^3

Now find the surface area.

The surface area = 4πr^2

Area = 4  π  (1.9/2)62  

Area = 1.1 x 106-11 m^2  

Area = 1.1 x 10^-5 mm^2