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Irreducible complexity is a state of interacting components that could not function without all its parts.

'''Irreducible complexity''' is a state of interacting components that could not function without all its parts. In particular, the term is used by proponents of [[Intelligent Design]] in the context of the claim that irreducibly complex biological systems cannot evolve.  

Biochemistry professor [[Michael Behe]] introduced and defined this term on page 9 of his landmark work, "Darwin's Black Box":   

Biochemistry professor [[Michael Behe]] introduced and defined this term on page 9 of his work, "Darwin's Black Box":   

:Irreducible complexity is a "single system which is composed of several interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, and where the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning."

:Irreducible complexity is a "single system which is composed of several interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, and where the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning."

During his testimony at the trial of ''[[Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District]]'', opponents of Intelligent Design claimed that this concept has not been published in peer-reviewed journals.  In fact, Behe testified that his book was subjected to peer review as rigorous as that of journals:<ref>http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/dover/day12am.html#day12am177</ref>

During his testimony at the trial of ''[[Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District]]'', opponents of Intelligent Design claimed that this concept has not been published in peer-reviewed journals.  In fact, Behe testified that his book was subjected to peer review as rigorous as that of journals:<ref>http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/dover/day12am.html#day12am177</ref>