DNA Replication and MutationThe genetic material of eukaryotic cells is essential for cell survival. Genetic material, in the form of strands of DNA, must be replicated every time the cell divides. Replication is a necessary process for the maintenance of eukaryotic life because it allows the creation of new cells with almost identical genetic material. Without the correct genetic material, cells would not produce the correct cellular components and would therefore die because each component has a specific purpose for the cell's survival. The replication is very important and effective, but it lacks perfection. Imperfection in DNA replication causes mutations (Pray, 2008). Knowledge of Cell Biology To understand the concepts of DNA replication and mutation used in the chosen article, prior knowledge of cell biology is required. Previous readings in class explained the structure and functions of DNA. DNA is a double helix that contains the genetic material of the cell. The function of DNA is to allow the transcription of information into RNA with the help of specific proteins...