Joined: Oct. 2006 Ever hear of the Bacterial Flagellum? Upon
electron microscope examination, it looks very much like a
machine! In fact, it bears a strong resemblance to an outboard
motor, you know, the kind you see on the back of those small
aluminum-fishing boats. Any way, the Bacterial Flagellum is what
scientists call an “irreducible complex system”. An irreducible
complex system is made in such a way that if you take away any
one part of the system, the system ceases to function. A good
example of this is the common mousetrap. Take away any one part,
and it ceases to function. In the case of irreducibly complex
organisms, taking away any one part causes it to die. Question
#6 The theory of evolution says that less complex organisms
evolved into more complex life forms. How could the Bacterial
Flagellum have evolved from a lower life form? What is its'
transitional fossil?