Imagine you’re building a huge tower with blocks. Each block has a special color and shape. Sometimes, when you’re not looking, a block might change its color or shape. This change is called a mutation. It can make the tower look different, maybe even more interesting or sometimes a bit wobbly.
Think of a storybook where each page tells part of an adventure. If one page suddenly changes, the story might take a new turn. This change in the story is like a mutation. It can make the story more exciting or sometimes a little confusing.
Consider a recipe for your favorite cookies. If someone adds a surprise ingredient like chocolate chips, the cookies will taste different. This surprise is a mutation. It can make the cookies taste better or just different.
Picture a garden full of flowers. If one flower suddenly blooms in a new color, that’s a mutation. It makes the garden more colorful and unique. Mutations are nature’s way of adding surprises to the world.