The Biology Project: Cell Biology

Studying Cells Tutorial

Problem 3: Cell sizes

What are the respective sizes of a virus and a plant cell?

B. 30 nm, 30 µm
Correct!
Viruses range in size from 30 to 80 nanometers (nm), whereas animal and plant cells range from 10,000 to 30,000 nm. 30,000 nanometers converts to 30 µm.


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