ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
“Custom Fitting”
;
Development
;
Evolution
;
Antibody response
;
Genetic Redundancy
;
Perturbation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary When the complexity of a developmental system evolves to a certain point, appreciable variation must occur in the process. The problem the biologist faces is whether this point constitutes a limit to the evolution of complexity in developmental systems. If not, what mechanisms are employed to cope with the problem ? The problem—essentially one in “custom fitting” of parts, — and the possible solution(s) to it that have evolved are discussed. The antibody producing system appears to be one that “solves” the custom-fitting problem.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01796556