A dose that is represented as LD₅₀ is a dose that:
A)is administered to 50% of the population.
B)causes 50% of a population to exhibit whatever response is under study.
C)has a threshold response of 50%.
D)kills half of the population of test animals.

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LD₅₀ stands for "Lethal Dose, 50%" and refers to the dose required to kill 50% of a test population.

A Dose That Is Represented as LD₅₀ Is a Dose