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(Solved): 3. The following figure shows a dose-response curve that defines the role of ...
3. The following figure shows a dose-response curve that defines the role of a dose of a chemical in causing a biological response. (a) Define NOAEL and LOAEL. (b) Explain LD50 as a dose-response descriptor based on acute toxicity studies.
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Answer (a) They are defined as follows: NOAEL -- Highest dose at which there was not an observed toxic or adverse effect. LOAEL -- Lowest dose at whic