The enzyme chloramphenicol _______________ is encoded by a gene commonly found on some R-plasmids and covalently modifies chloramphenicol so it can longer bind to its target site.

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The enzyme that modifies chloramphenicol on R-plasmids is an acetyltransferase, which adds an acetyl group to the antibiotic, preventing it from binding to ribosomes and inhibiting protein synthesis. This is a common mechanism of resistance to chloramphenicol in bacterial populations.

The Enzyme Chloramphenicol _______________ Is Encoded by a Gene Commonly