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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question
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A significant challenge in the treatment of fungal infections with antifungal agents is due to:
Options
A Their prokaryotic cell structure
B The presence of a peptidoglycan cell wall
C Their obligate intracellular parasitic nature
D Selective toxicity concerns due to their eukaryotic nature
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Treatment' for Fungi, 'Challenges' include 'Selective toxicity due to eukaryotic nature'. This means drugs targeting fungal cells can also harm human cells since both are eukaryotic.

Hint

Consider the cellular classification of fungi and humans.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 506 of 802
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