What is the LD50 of arsenic?
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The question is asking about the LD50 (lethal dose for 50% of the population) of arsenic, which is a toxic substance. This requires knowledge of toxicology and specific measurements related to the toxicity of arsenic.
Answer
15 to 293 mg/kg in rats, and 11 to 150 mg/kg in other experimental animals.
The oral LD50 of arsenic ranges from 15 to 293 mg/kg in rats, and from 11 to 150 mg/kg in other experimental animals.
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The oral LD50 of arsenic ranges from 15 to 293 mg/kg in rats, and from 11 to 150 mg/kg in other experimental animals.
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LD50, or lethal dose 50, is the amount of a substance required to kill 50% of a test population. The differences in LD50 values between rats and other experimental animals can result from variations in metabolism and absorption.
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