Answer true or false to the following statement: In contrast with bacteria,fungi incorporate ergosterol into their plasma membranes.

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This statement is true. While bacteria incorporate different types of lipids (such as phospholipids and glycolipids) into their plasma membranes, fungi incorporate ergosterol as a major component of their membranes. This difference in membrane composition is one reason why some antifungal drugs target ergosterol synthesis or function in order to selectively kill fungal cells without harming the host's cells.

Answer True or False to the Following Statement: in Contrast