This type of resistance mechanism modifies the antibiotic targets and results in reduced affinity of antibiotics for their microbial targets.
A) Cell wall inhibition
B) Protein synthesis modification
C) Enzyme alteration
D) Frameshift mutation

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Enzyme alteration is the correct answer because this mechanism involves the modification of the antibiotic's target enzymes, leading to a reduced affinity of the antibiotic for its target, thus conferring resistance.

This Type of Resistance Mechanism Modifies the Antibiotic Targets and Results