Which of the following fungal metabolites is a competitive inhibitor of facilitated diffusion glucose transport in erythrocytes?

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Cytochalasin B is a fungal metabolite that is known to be a competitive inhibitor of facilitated diffusion glucose transport in erythrocytes. It mimics glucose and binds to the glucose transporter, preventing the entry of glucose into the cell. Amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside, dodecyl octa(oxyethylene)ether is a detergent, and glycophorin is a glycoprotein found on the surface of red blood cells, none of which are known to be inhibitors of glucose transport.

Which of the Following Fungal Metabolites Is a Competitive Inhibitor