Orders of Magnitude in Biology: A Convenient Way to Express Small and Large Numbers.

The video tutorial explains the concept of orders of magnitude, a method for expressing very small and large numbers using powers of 10. It covers decimal prefixes for both small and large numbers, providing examples such as converting micrograms to grams and gigajoules to joules. The tutorial includes two examples: calculating the magnification needed for a virus image and determining the volume of a plant cell. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for biology exams.

How do you calculate the magnification required to view an object of a certain size?

Describe the process of converting a diameter of 18 nanometers to meters.

What steps are involved in calculating the volume of a plant cell given its dimensions in micrometers?