A picture of an amoeba is 50 times larger than a real amoeba. How large would an amoeba be if it is drawn as 17.4 cm long?

If an amoeba is drawn to be 17.4 cm long, and this image is 50 times larger than the real amoeba, we can find the real size by dividing the drawn size by 50. So, 17.4 cm ÷ 50 equals 0.348 cm, or about 3.48 mm. That’s roughly the size of a small marble—tiny but full of surprises! Amoebas are fascinating single-celled organisms found in various environments, including freshwater and soil. They move and feed using pseudopodia (temporary projections of their cytoplasm) and can change shape constantly. This amazing malleability allows them to adapt quickly to their surroundings, making them quite the crafty little creatures in their microbial world!