Which of the Following Statements About LD₅₀ Is NOT Correct

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about LD₅₀ is NOT correct?

• A) The LD₅₀ for a substance is the dose that will kill 50% of test subjects.
• B) A substance with a low LD₅₀ is more toxic than a substance with a high LD₅₀.
• C) The LD₅₀ value for a mouse will be the same as the LD₅₀ value for a human.
• D) The LD₅₀ value will change, depending upon how the substance is administered.

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