Which of the following mechanisms contributes to 'plasmid-mediated' quinolone resistance?
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Correct answer: Qnr proteins that protect DNA gyrase from binding
Qnr proteins are plasmid-mediated factors that physically protect DNA gyrase from the quinolone molecule. While they usually provide only low-level resistance, they facilitate the selection of high-level chromosomal mutations.
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