Quantal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009747",
  "term": "Quantal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a biological response that is all-or-none in nature, meaning it either occurs or does not occur in an individual organism. This type of response does not exhibit a continuous range of effects but rather a binary outcome. Examples include death, seizure, or the presence of a specific tumor, where the individual either shows the effect or does not.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1292 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/quantal/"
}