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1 million units of Penicillin = 600mg; therefore one unit of penicillin is 0.0006mg

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One unit of penicillin is a standard measure used to describe the potency or concentration of the antibiotic. It is a biochemical unit of measurement and is often used in scientific research and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The exact weight or volume of one unit of penicillin can vary depending on the specific formulation and product.

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