An LD50 (Lethal Dose 50%)is a Dose of a Toxic

question 37

Multiple Choice

An LD50 (lethal dose 50%) is a dose of a toxic chemical that

• A)is an acceptable level of risk for most individuals.
• B)all individuals react to.
• C)kills individuals 50 years old and over.
• D)is 50 times less than the minimal dose.
• E)kills half of the population.

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