reductionism in biology
Reductionism in biology refers to an approach that explains complex biological phenomena and systems by reducing them to their basic components and studying them individually, focusing on molecular and cellular levels. It overlooks the holistic nature of biological systems and the interactions between different components, leading to potential oversimplification and limiting understanding of the overall complexity.
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