LD₅₀ Refers to the Dosage That Is Lethal to One-Half

question 71

True/False

LD₅₀ refers to the dosage that is lethal to one-half of the test animal population.

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Definitions:

Botanist

A scientist who studies plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.

Apical Meristem

The growth region in plants located at the tips of roots and shoots, where cells divide actively, leading to elongation.

Growing Root

The part of a plant that typically grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.

Cell Division

A process by which a cell divides into two or more cells, a fundamental aspect of the life cycle in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.