Why Is It Difficult to Develop Drugs That Specifically Target

question 119

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to develop drugs that specifically target parasitic fungi in human hosts?

• A) There are insufficient numbers of test subjects for developing drugs because parasitic fungi are lethal to humans.
• B) Fungal haustoria are embedded within human cells and are therefore difficult for drugs to reach.
• C) Thick cell walls composed of chitin prevent drugs from being absorbed by the fungus.
• D) Most antibiotics are obtained from fungi, making them resistant to these compounds.
• E) The relatively close relationship between fungi and animals makes it difficult to find drugs that target unique features of fungal metabolism.

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