Which Statement Best Defines the Term ED50

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement best defines the term ED50?

• A)The dose at which 50% of a population of human test subjects will respond with an expected effect.
• B)The dose at which 50% of a population of human test subjects would die from taking a drug.
• C)The dose at which 50% of a population of animals would produce signs of toxicity.
• D)The ratio between the lethal and the effective dose.

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