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'''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.  

'''Irreducible complexity''' is a property of any system whose internal workings are so complex that the removal or alteration of any part would prevent the system from functioning.  

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

This concept has been used by astronomer [[Fred Hoyle]] and biochemistry professor [[Michael Behe]] to argue against the idea of [[evolution through natural selection]]. A biological system could not make a gradual transition via small successive steps, unless each step provided an advantage to the species.

 

 

 

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."

The most commonly used examples of irreducibly complex biological systems are the human compound eye, the [[blood clotting cascade]], and the bacterial [[flagellum]].

The most commonly used examples of irreducibly complex biological systems are the human compound eye, the [[blood clotting cascade]], and the bacterial [[flagellum]].