________ from Streptomyces spp. binds to the sterols in fungal membranes, disrupting membrane permeability and causing leakage of cell constituents.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Amphotericin B

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Genetic information carried by a(n) __________ directs the synthesis of a __________ chain during

translation. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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