Resistance (R) Plasmids

  • Confer antimicrobial resistance
  • Carry genes for:
    • Antibiotic resistance
    • Heavy metal tolerance
    • Biocide resistance
    • UV radiation protection
  • Particularly prevalent in:
    • Clinical settings
    • Wastewater treatment plants
    • Polluted environments

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