DDT Has an LD₅₀ of 100 Mg/kg and Malathion Has

question 53

True/False

DDT has an LD₅₀ of 100 mg/kg and malathion has an LD₅₀ of 1000 mg/kg. This means that malathion has a higher toxicity.

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