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Picogram (pg)
A picogram, or 10⁻¹² grams, is widely used in molecular biology, biochemistry, and medicine. Hormones, signaling molecules, and certain viruses fall within the picogram mass range. Laboratories often quantify DNA or RNA using picograms, especially in single-cell analysis. Cellular processes frequently involve minuscule quantities of molecules, so picogram measurements allow researchers to study gene expression, protein synthesis, and chemical reactions with extreme accuracy. Diagnostic tests—such as those for biomarkers in blood—often require detection at picogram per milliliter concentrations. The picogram is a crucial bridge between the molecular scale and measurable laboratory practice, enabling breakthroughs in medical diagnostics and biotechnology.
Nanogram (ng)
A nanogram equals 10⁻⁹ grams and is widely used across chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceuticals, and material science. Quantities such as trace contaminants, allergens, pesticides, or drug residues often fall in the nanogram range. In medicine, nanogram-per-liter concentrations are standard in blood tests, especially for cardiac markers like troponin, where even tiny amounts can indicate severe physiological conditions. Nanogram quantities are also important in environmental regulation and forensic science. The nanogram unit illustrates the power of modern analytical tools that can detect vanishingly small quantities with profound real-world implications.