R-factor meaning

Any of the conjugative or nonconjugative plasmids that carry and transmit genes responsible for resistance to antibiotics from one bacterium to another.
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Any of the conjugative or nonconjugative plasmids that carry and transmit genes responsible for resistance to antibiotics from one bacterium to another.
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Origin of r-factor

r(esistance)

Sentence Examples

  • This R factor corresponds to the relative motions occurred during molecular dynamics (see more at flexibility ).

  • Energy efficiency in windows is rated by two factors: The U-factor and the R-factor.

  • The R-factor measures the resistance of heat transfer of certain materials.

  • For the R-factor, the higher the number means that the materials are insulated better.

  • If a window has a high R-factor and a low U-factor then this window is very energy efficient, which drives up the price.

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