Which of the following mechanisms of fungal control is correctly matched? (Select all that apply)
A) Fungal cell wall inhibitors: inhibition of beta-glucan synthase causes defects in cell wall synthesis causing osmotic lysis of the cell
B) Fungal inhibitors that cause formation of pores: formation of membrane channels by binding to ergasterol by agents like amphotericin B
C) Fugal inhibitors that block ergasterol synthesis: inhibition of synthesis causes accumulation of toxic sterols or inhibit the fluidity of the plasma membrane
D) Fungal inhibitors that block DNA synthesis: quinolones are used to inhibit a unique fungal DNA gyrase
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Q110: Amphotericin B is _.
A) a pore-forming agent
Q111: Nystatin _.
A) a pore-forming agent used to
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Q113: Allylamines and azoles are _.
A) pore-forming agents
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A) pore-forming agent used to
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A) have
Q119: Chloroquine _. (Select all that apply)
A) Is
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