Module 10 Homework Assignment

· Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions.

1. Compare the difference between a point mutation and a frameshift mutation:

1. Describe the different between vertical gene transfer and horizontal gene transfer:

1. What is conjugation? How can it contribute to antibiotic resistance in microorganisms?

1. What is a Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) or nosocomial infection? How is this different from an iatrogenic disease? How are these diseases contracted? Give examples of each type:

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