Describe the difference between vertical gene transfer and horizontal gene transfer

 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 difference between vertical gene transfer and horizontal gene transfer:
2. What is conjugation? How can it contribute to antibiotic      resistance in microorganisms?
3. What is a Healthcare-associated      infection (HAI) or nosocomial infection? How is this different from an iatrogenic      disease? How are these infections?      Contracted?  Give examples of each      type