Why is it difficult to estimate chemical toxicity in real life using laboratory experiments?

What will be an ideal response?


Estimating toxicity in real life using laboratory experiments is difficult because toxins are never really isolated in the environment. Each day we all are exposed to a number of substances that may decrease or enhance toxic effects.

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