Being a carrier of the POLG gene variant

Question

I received Genetic testing results back and I’m a carrier of two POLG variants. The genoc counseling is six months out and I don’t even have a basic understanding of what it is.

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Answer 1

POLG genes code for an enzyme called polymerase γ. That’s used to replicate mitochondria. Mitochondria, as we all know, is the powerhouse of the cell.

Dysfunctional or non-functional mitochondria = less energy for cells to do their thing.