The LD-response curve for a particular drug will always be positioned ________ with respect to the ED-response curve.

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The LD (lethal dose) is the dose at which a drug or substance becomes toxic and potentially fatal, while the ED (effective dose) is the dose at which a drug produces the desired therapeutic effect. Thus, the LD-response curve will always be positioned farther to the right with respect to the ED-response curve, indicating that higher doses of the drug are necessary to produce toxic effects compared to therapeutic effects. Therefore, option C, farther to the right, is the correct choice.

The LD-Response Curve for a Particular Drug Will Always Be