At a dose of 10 mg, drug X lowers total cholesterol by 50 mg/dL, while a maximum drop in cholesterol of 65 mg/dL is achieved at 40 mg. At a dose of 5 mg, drug Y lowers cholesterol by 50 mg/dL, while a maximum drop in cholesterol of 55 mg/dL is achieved at 10 mg. What can be concluded about the efficacy and potency of these two drugs?
A. Drug X is more potent, and drug Y has a higher efficacy.
B. Drug X is more potent and has higher efficacy.
C. Drug Y is more potent and has higher efficacy.
D. Drug Y is more potent, and drug X has a higher efficacy.
Answer: D
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