A simple measure for biocomplexity. (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prinz, Robert
• Is Part Of: Bio systems. Volume 217(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: Biocomplexity -- Code biology -- Networks -- Evolution -- Entropy; Biological systems -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Evolution -- Periodicals; Biologie -- Périodiques; Évolution -- Périodiques; 570
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystems.2022.104670
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0303-2647

Abstract

Abstract: The perspective presents a code-based measure of biocomplexity that can be expressed as a simple formula "codes/components = complexity" and allows quantification of biological complexity across a wide range of biosystems and biological taxa. It combines informational concepts (i.e., codes) with quantitative behavior of biomolecular components. An analogy to entropy is drawn and the implications for the evolution of biocomplexity are illuminated.