Genetic Disorder

Real World Example

Imagine you're following a cherished family recipe to bake a cake, but you accidentally misread the instructions and add salt instead of sugar. Similarly, in genetics, an inherited condition can occur when there's a "misprint" or mutation in a gene or a chromosome, akin to mixing up ingredients in a recipe. Just as the cake might taste different or even be inedible due to the incorrect ingredient, a genetic mutation can cause the body to function differently, leading to a disorder, because the "recipe" for building and maintaining the body wasn't followed correctly.