A Dose That Is Represented as LD50 Is a Dose

question 7

Multiple Choice

A dose that is represented as LD50 is a dose that

• A) is administered to 50% of the population.
• B) causes 50% of a population to exhibit whatever response is under study.
• C) has a threshold response of 50%.
• D) kills half of the population of test animals.
• E) has an acceptable risk level of 50%.

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