Dose-response relationship: The principle that the effect of a toxin depends on the amount of exposure; larger doses generally produce greater effects.
How to apply it: Use dose-response to explain why regulatory agencies set maximum contaminant levels for drinking water.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
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