Which of the following statements reflects the mechanism of action of amphotericin B correctly?
A. Amphotericin B causes essential nutrients and inorganic substances to leak out of the cell, causing cell destruction.
B. Amphotericin B inhibits the P450-dependent enzymes midway in the process of the fungal respiration chain.
C. Amphotericin B binds to ergosterol within the cell wall, forming pores that leak electrolytes, especially potassium.
D. Amphotericin B inhibits glucan synthetase, which makes an essential polysaccharide sugar substance.
Answer: C
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