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    This document discusses how leafcutter ants cultivate fungi in their nests. The fungi break down plant materials like cellulose and lignin, producing glucose that the ants can digest. Certain antifungal medications work by directly binding to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes.

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    Class notes in Mycology

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    This document discusses how leafcutter ants cultivate fungi in their nests. The fungi break down plant materials like cellulose and lignin, producing glucose that the ants can digest. Certain antifungal medications work by directly binding to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes.

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    Pharm214L Unit4 Mycology

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    Anna Cris
    This document discusses how leafcutter ants cultivate fungi in their nests. The fungi break down plant materials like cellulose and lignin, producing glucose that the ants can digest. Certain antifungal medications work by directly binding to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes.

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    Prepared by: Aldrex B.

    Dacawe, RPh, MS
    cultivate fungi that break
    down cellulose and lignin
    from plants, providing
    glucose that the ants can
    then digest.
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    directly bind
    to ergosterol
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    directly bind
    to ergosterol
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