Question 1004 of 398 · Ohio Pesticide Applicator Core Exam

Which statement about LD50 values is correct?

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Correct answer to question 1004

  • B: A lower LD50 means a more acutely toxic product

Explanation

LD50 is the dose that kills half of the test animals, so a smaller dose causing death means higher toxicity. People often reverse this because a bigger number feels more dangerous.

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