Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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A few examples of emergent properties.

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There are different levels of organization in living organisms. Smaller parts constitutea complex system. A characteristic entitythat is gained when it is part of the bigger system is called an emergent property. For example, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen gain new properties when they bind together to form a large biological molecule.

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