Question

    What is the unit of LD50

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    A milligrams/gram of insect body weight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B kilogram/gram of insect body weight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C gram/gram of insect body weight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D milligrams/kilogram of insect body weight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The unit of LD50 (lethal dose for 50% of a population) is typically expressed as milligrams per kilogram of insect body weight (mg/kg). This measurement represents the amount of a substance (e.g., a pesticide or toxin) required to kill 50% of a test population of insects when administered on a weight basis.

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