Account Quote by Michael Behe
“But sequence comparisons simply can't account for the development of complex biochemical systems any more than Darwin's comparison of simple and complex eyes told him how vision worked.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Darwin's Black Box, Michael Behe, 1996
Complex biochemical systems cannot be fully explained by simple sequence comparisons, similar to how Darwin's eye comparison couldn't explain vision.
In simple terms: Sequence comparisons miss system complexity.
Consider broader mechanisms beyond sequences.
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When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy debates
- scientific criticism
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Questions to Reflect On
- How do we study emergent biological features?
- What limits do sequence analyses have?
Simplistic comparisons may overlook emergent properties.