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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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Ergosterol is a crucial component of fungal plasma membranes. Why is its clinical importance highlighted?
Options
A It is a storage molecule for carbohydrates.
B It is the primary target for many antifungal drugs.
Correct Answer
C It enables photosynthesis in fungi.
D It provides structural rigidity to the cell wall.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7, 'General Characteristics of Fungi — Part 2', and Page 18, 'Fungal Cell: Internal Structure', both state that ergosterol in plasma membranes is a 'Target of antifungal drugs: amphotericin B, azoles'.

Hint

Consider its role in pathogenicity and treatment.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 265 of 984
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