The Number of Microbes That Kill Half the Experimental Animals

question 31

Essay

The number of microbes that kill half the experimental animals is called the LD₅₀ dose. What is the relationship between this measure and microbial virulence?

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Definitions:

Gross Sales

The total sales revenue of a company without deducting any sales returns, allowances, or discounts.

Sales Returns and Allowances

Transactions where customers return goods or receive discounts due to issues, reducing total sales revenue.

Contra-Revenue Accounts

Accounts that are used to record reductions in gross revenue, such as sales returns and allowances, and discounts.

Sales Discount

A reduction in price given by a seller to a buyer, often to encourage prompt payment.