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Select the Statement Containing the Correct Mechanism of Action of Amphotericin

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Select the statement containing the correct mechanism of action of amphotericin B.


A) Amphotericin B binds to ergosterol within the cell wall,forming pores that leak electrolytes,especially potassium.
B) Amphotericin B inhibits glucan synthase,which makes an essential polysaccharide sugar (glucan) substance.
C) Amphotericin B causes essential nutrients and inorganic substances to leak out of the cell,causing cell destruction.
D) Amphotericin B inhibits the P450-dependent enzymes midway in the process of the fungal respiration chain.

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