Final answer:
The statement about the complexity of life being based on cells encapsulates two main principles: cells as basic units of life and the transfer of hereditary information from cell to cell. (option c is the correct answer).
Step-by-step explanation:
The complexity of life stems from the principle that cells are the basic building blocks that allow for emerging complexity. This idea encapsulates two main concepts of biology:
Cells are the basic unit of life (Cell Theory).
Hereditary information is passed from cell to cell, which is a principle based on the fact all cells contain DNA that they pass on to daughter cells during cell division (Gene Theory).
The statement "The complexity of life is based on cells as a building block that allows for emerging complexity" refers to the fact that life at its most elementary level is organized into cells. These cells not only serve as a foundational unit but also carry genetic information that is essential for life's continuation and evolution. Hence, the correct answer to the question is c. Both a and b: Cells are the basic unit of life and Heredity information is passed from cell to cell.