Evidence from Biochemical Pathways in Favor of Unfinished Evolution rather than Intelligent Design

Edward J. Behrman and George A. Marzluf
Department of Biochemistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
Ronald Bentley
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA 15260
J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (7), p 1051
DOI: 10.1021/ed081p1051
Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2004

Abstract

We cite a number of examples from metabolic pathways that argue for unfinished evolution rather than intelligent design. In most cases these involve inefficiencies based on unnecessary steps. We also point out that molecular evolution directed by human intelligence is easy to achieve.

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General Public

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Biochemistry

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Research: Science and Education

Keywords (Subject):

Metabolism

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