Mutation
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Example:
Imagine you're following a beloved family recipe for chocolate chip cookies, but you accidentally use salt instead of sugar. This small change in ingredients can drastically alter the taste and outcome of the cookies, just like how a mutation alters a cell's DNA. In this analogy, the original recipe is akin to the cell's DNA, and the accidental ingredient swap represents a mutation — both resulting in an unexpected change from the intended result.
Practice Version
Mutation: A change in a cells DNA. Mutation. In simple terms, a mutation is an alteration in the genetic code that can affect how a cell functions or develops.