Intelligent Design: Genetic Analysis

According to the theory of Intelligent Design, Darwin’s ideas of evolution depend on random mutations presented by natural selection, these mutations are unsighted and sketchy, and these processes tend to harm organisms and in the end are incapable of benefitting the organisms in any way. Intelligent Design claims mutations often cause harm and do not construct complexity (Intelligent Design, 8), however, mutations are essential in understanding the role of each gene sequence because it allows us to observe functions of each gene and the result of changing the gene on the organism. Mutations help us figure out which genes control which trait. For example, if someone were to have six toes, we are then able to recognize the gene that controls

The Pax gene is extremely important because it is responsible for the development of the eye and activating this gene in particular places can cause a mutation with eye growth. In a study with flies by altering the Pax 6 gene or the eyeless gene you are able to select where an eye will develop on the flies body. If the eyeless gene were turned on in the leg an eye would grow there (Shubin, 156). That is not the only amazing thing with this gene; the eyes that were formed also reacted with light. This is a major discovery for the way we look at eyes. The Pax 2 is also a very important gene in the development of our inner ear. If there is a mutation and this gene is deleted then the ear will not form properly (Shubin, 171). Interestingly Box Jellyfish do not have either the Pax 2 or Pax 6 genes. However, scientist noticed that the gene that forms the eyes in jellyfish is a mixture of both Pax 6 and Pax 2. Which makes this gene look like it could be a ancestor in a way (Shubin, 172). Although mutations in some sort can have a negative effect on organisms, they also provide survival skills that help them strive in their