You Have Discovered a Compound That Inhibits the Placement of Sterols

question 19

Multiple Choice

You have discovered a compound that inhibits the placement of sterols in the plasma membrane. What can you deduce about the efficacy of this drug?

• A) This drug may be broadly effective against both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells but may be toxic in human patients.
• B) This drug may be broadly effective against eukaryotic cells but may be toxic in human patients.
• C) This drug may be broadly effective against both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• D) This drug may be broadly effective against prokaryotic cells.
• E) This drug may be broadly effective against eukaryotic cells.

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