Many antibiotics work by inhibiting the synthesis of petidoglycan, a component of the bacterial cell wall. What is a possible mechanism of action for anti-fungal drugs?

A. inhibiting the synthesis of peptidoglycan in
fungi
B. inhibiting the synthesis of cellulose in fungi
C. inhibiting the synthesis of chitin in fungi
D. inhibiting the synthesis of lignin in fungi


C

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