Practice mode Entomology

What is the dose of a toxicant that kills half of the exposed organisms called?

Correct answer C. LD50

Explanation

LD50, the median lethal dose, is the amount of a substance, usually in mg per kg of body weight, that kills 50 percent of a test population; LC50 refers to concentration instead.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.