During a glucose tolerance test, the serum glucose concentration of a patient was found to be  131 mg/dL. Convert the concentration to grams per liter.

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During a glucose tolerance test, the serum glucose concentration of a patient was found to be  131 mg/dL. Convert the concentration to grams per liter.

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The first step is to determine single conversion factors. To determine a single factor for unit conversion, we have to know the relationship between the two units. Once we know the relationship, the factor can be derived easily. This is done by placing the unit to be converted in the denominator of the factor so that it cancels out.

From Table 1.3, we have the following conversion factors:

Thus, the conversion factors needed are and

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