Why are Amphotericin B and Azoles selectively toxic for fungus? (Define selectively toxic and explain why Amphotericin B and Azoles will harm fungal cells but not harm humans.)

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Why are Amphotericin B and Azoles selectively toxic for fungus? (Define selectively toxic and explain why Amphotericin B and Azoles will harm fungal cells but not harm humans.)

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