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Briefly Explain What a Dose-Response Curve Is and Compare and Contrast

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Briefly explain what a dose-response curve is and compare and contrast LD50 and ED50. Explain how this information about toxicants is applied in determining the health effects of environmental pollutants and evaluate and/or regulate chemical pollutants. What are two limitations of this approach?


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