In what way can the frequency of a genotype change over time when genetic drift is the only agent affecting its evolution? Refer to your Figure 2 at update 500 (i.e. the flrx genotype histogram)

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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.