Explain! Those! Pictures!

That was supposed to be read in a cheesy game show voice.

The coloration in this flower is due to a mutation in its genes, resulting in its beautiful two colors.  This change in genetics could be due to radiation caused by scientists, or it could be transposons (jumping genes) that worked their way into it's DNA.  Either way, something (from nature to lab experiments) altered this flower's genetics to make it purple and white.

We all have a sonic hedgehog gene that affects the way our limbs grow and how correct they are.  An error with this gene can cause a child to be born with too many fingers, as this baby obviously was.