Question

A pesticide was applied to a population of roaches, and it was determined that the LD50 was 55mgkg. If the average mass of a roach was 0.02kg, which of the following approaches will determine the dose in mg per roach?

Answer 1

Answer:

55mg/kg * 0.02kg which gives 1.1 mg pesticides

Explanation:

(Options are missing)

If the average mass or weight of a roach is 0.02kg

And 55mg is needed per 1 kg roaches

The amount or size of pesticide required for 0.02kg roach is 55mg/kg * 0.02kg

Size = 55mg/kg * 0.02 kg

Size = 1.1mgkg/kg

Size = 1.1 mg

So, the size of pesticide required is 1.1mg