__________ infections are always caused by physicians or other healthcare workers.

A) iatrogenic
B) community-acquired
C) nosocomial
D) contagious


A) iatrogenic

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A. glycolysis B. Krebs cycle C. electron transport system D. fermentation

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A. DNA-binding protein. B. repressor. C. inducer. D. operon.

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How do changes in histone modifications lead to changes in chromatin structure?

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