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In the lecture, what common object was used as an example of irreducible complexity?
A watch

A mousetrap

Mt. Rushmore

A smart phone

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Answer:

A mousetrap.

Step-by-step explanation:

An irreducibly complex system is one of which all parts are necessary for it to function, so when only one part does not work, the whole system does not work. Thus, it is necessary that all parts work in a complementary way, in order to achieve a positive result. An example is the mouse trap: remove an item from all parts and the trap stops working.

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