Gene mutation is known as a permanent change in DNA. For a three year old this can have a tremendous effect on life for oneself and for a family. The article that I had the opportunity to have read was “Rare gene mutation could claim three-year-old's life” (Jim Bender). The three year olds name is Kaylee. She has been diagnosed with a rear gene mutation enabling her from being able to talk, walk or have the mobility of her own head. She is one of only two children in North America to have this condition. The gene that has gone array is a gene that assists the body in dealing with physical stress and has no known cure. Gene mutation relates very well with this course because it directly reflects our discussions about DNA and the many processes it goes through especially DNA replication and repair. “DNA replication is the process by which a cell copies its DNA” (Study Guide, 2013, p105).
Based on the concepts from the course after the process called semiconservative replication, which is the process, that when “one strand of each molecule is parental (old), and the other is new”(Study Guide, 2013, p106). After the strands have been duplicated they form bases and in some instances an incorrect base is added during the replication process. This process is very fast due to DNA polymerases working capability. Just as any fast working part of any kind of machine or person, mistakes occur and things are altered and are sometimes correctable by the polymerases but in the case of Kaylee the mistake was made and a mutation occurred. The mutation process is thoroughly explained in the text referenced and makes it very easy to understand the root of why Kaylee is in the condition that she is in. The major issue with this type of gene mutation explained in this
