The assumption that a complete understanding of a living organism can be obtained solely by investigating all of its components is called _________.
A) Systems biology
B) Reductionism
C) Emergence
D) Robustness
E) Feedback control

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Reductionism is the approach in science and philosophy that a complex system can be understood by studying its individual components. This contrasts with systems biology, which emphasizes the interactions and relationships between these components to understand the system as a whole.

The Assumption That a Complete Understanding of a Living Organism