How do I convert 1,000,000 copies per 5 microliters to copies per milliliter?
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How do I convert 1,000,000 copies per 5 microliters to copies per milliliter?
There are two methods: using common sense and using dimensions. For common sense, answer the following questions.
(1) Since 5 microliters contain 1,000,000 copies and 1 microliter is 5 times smaller than 5 microliters, how many copies does 1 microliter contains?
(2) Since 1 milliliter is 1000 times bigger than 1 microliter, how many copies does 1 milliliter contain?
For dimensions, we know that there are 1000 μl per ml. How to combineand
to get copies as the answer? It's
; then μl cancels out to leave
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Obviously I don't have common sense, so thanks for the dimensional help!
Ok, so just to make sure I've got this right...
The answer I got was 200,000,000 copies per mL
Thank you so much for your help...my math brain has been dormant for a very long time!
Much appreciated!
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Originally Posted by LuluNeedshelp