The Assumption That a Complete Understanding of a Living Organism

question 24

Multiple Choice

The assumption that a complete understanding of a living organism can be obtained solely by investigating all of its components is called _________.

• A) Systems biology
• B) Reductionism
• C) Emergence
• D) Robustness
• E) Feedback control

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Definitions:

Fat Cells

Specialized cells that store energy in the form of fat and regulate metabolism and appetite through hormone release.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that is involved in regulating appetite and metabolism.

Energy Available

Refers to the amount of usable power that an individual, system, or device has to perform work or complete tasks.

Diagnostic Criteria

Set of conditions or symptoms used to determine the presence of a disease or disorder.