Which of the following statements is true of selective toxicity?

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Selective toxicity takes advantage of either structural or metabolic differences between host and pathogen, or both. The best option is therefore E, which includes both structural and metabolic differences. Option A is incorrect because it only includes structural differences, while B is incorrect because an effective antimicrobial agent should not be more toxic to the patient than to the pathogen. Option C is also incorrect because it only mentions metabolic differences. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that an antimicrobial agent should be more toxic to the patient than the pathogen, which is not true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Selective Toxicity