Biogenesis Evolution Homeostasis pp 85-91 | Cite as
Abiogenic Aspects of Biological Excitability. A General Theory for Evolution
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Excitability, as a property of matter, is examined within the context of information theory and evolution. Excitability is the property of an organized group of particles to transfer environmental information along its parts resulting in the maintenance of its structural integrity. Structural-ization is differentiated from organization and explicitly defined as organizational schemata endued with survival potential. As a corollary, value can be defined as the information parameter which expresses potential survival benefit to the receiving particle matrix. The evolution of matter is followed up to the level of a protolife excitable membrane.
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Environmental Information Compound Nucleus Organizational Schema Excitable Tissue Inorganic Polyphosphates
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