Seven closely related isolates of Candida albicans exhibited progressive decreases in susceptibility to posaconazole. Sequencing of the gene involved in azole resistance in these strains revealed predicted proteins with single amino acid changes. Which of the following best describes the type of mutation that has resulted in decreased susceptibility to posaconazole in these strains?
Seven closely related isolates of Candida albicans exhibited progressive decreases in susceptibility to posaconazole. Sequencing of the gene involved in azole resistance in these strains revealed predicted proteins with single amino acid changes. Which of the following best describes the type of mutation that has resulted in decreased susceptibility to posaconazole in these strains?
π‘ Explanation
Seven closely related isolates of Candida albicans exhibited progressive decreases in susceptibility to posaconazole. Sequencing of the gene involved in azole resistance in these strains revealed predicted proteins with single amino acid changes. Which of the following best describes the type of mutation that has resulted in decreased susceptibility to posaconazole in these strains?
β Correct Answer: B. Inversion
π€ Share this MCQ
Share Card Preview
π 1080x1080 square card β fills the full width in WhatsApp and Telegram