A rare dominant mutation expressed at birth was studiedin humans. Records showed that six cases were discoveredin 40,000 live births. Family histories revealed that in twocases, the mutation was already present in one of the parents.Calculate the spontaneous mutation rate for this mutation.What are some underlying assumptions that may affect ourconclusions?

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.