Abstract:Elements of a systems-theoretical approach to metabolism. The discussion of general formal properties of metabolizing systems reveals the justification of applying tentatively General Systems Theory as a most general background. Whereas set-theoretical and graph-theoretical considerations, because of their very abstract nature, are obviously not well suited, the application of the theory of compartmented systems, elaborated on the basis of network or linear systems theories, seems to be useful. In metabolic st… Show more
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