Which of the following statements regarding mutation is FALSE?   Question options:   mutations typically occur during the production or repair of DNA   mutations involve changes in DNA sequence   mutations in somatic cells of multicellular organisms are passed to offspring through sexual reproduction   mutations may be due to mistakes in normal biological processes such as DNA replication   mutations can be caused by certain environmental agents   ALL of these statements are TRUE An alteration in the DNA sequence of a gene that alters the amino acid sequence of the encoded polypeptide but does NOT alter the function of this polypeptide is defined as a(n) ________ mutation.   Question options:   frameshift   missense   NONE of these terms accurately completes this sentence   silent   neutral   nonsense

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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.