Mobile Resistance Genes Encode Enzymes That Inactivate an Antibiotic by Altering

Question

Mobile resistance genes encode enzymes that inactivate an antibiotic by altering its structure.

Accepted Answer

Mobile resistance genes are often responsible for encoding enzymes that modify or inactivate antibiotics. These enzymes work by chemically altering the structure of the antibiotic so that it is no longer effective at targeting the bacterial cell. This is a common mechanism of antibiotic resistance in many types of bacteria.