Which statement about mutations is false
A)A mutation can alter the genotype of an organism without altering the phenotype.
B)Frameshift mutations are typically more serious than point mutations.
C)Spontaneous mutations are the result of exposure to mutagens.
D)Photoreactivation can take place in non-photosynthetic bacteria.

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Spontaneous mutations are not the result of exposure to mutagens. They occur spontaneously during DNA replication, due to errors or damage in the DNA replication process or as a result of cellular processes like transposition or recombination. Mutagens, on the other hand, are chemical, physical, or biological agents that can increase the rate of mutations.

Which Statement About Mutations Is False