Consider Two Isolates a and B: Microbe a Had a LD₅₀

question 68

Multiple Choice

Consider two isolates A and B: microbe A had a LD₅₀ of 5 * 10⁴, while microbe B recorded a LD₅₀ of 5 * 10⁷. Which isolate is more virulent?

• A) unable to know based on information provided
• B) microbe A
• C) microbe B
• D) they are equally virulent since they killed the animals
• E) the values indicate that neither one is virulent

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