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ezon) rotate like a propeller. The structure that enables the bacteri-
um to move consists of two sections. In addition, instead of energy
already present in the cell, a flow of acids in the cell membrane is
employed as the energy source. The flagellum is a self-contained
complex structure, whose organic structure consists of 240 separate
proteins.
The complex structure seen in the flagellum is an example of

irreducible complexity—a feature common to all living systems. The
bacterium's membrane, the chemical engine mounted beneath it
and the flagellum have all been created together so that the bacteri-
um can move. Evolutionist scientists, who regard the bacterium as
a simple living thing, are unable to account for its highly complex
structure.
Under appropriate conditions, bacteria can double their num-

bers in 10 to 30 minutes. A single bacterium divides itself first in
two, which two become four, then eight, and continues doubling in
that way. Millions of bacteria can thus arise from a single one in 10
to 12 hours. Some varieties of bacteria are unaffected by tempera-
o
ture changes. They can live at -271 C (-455.8F) and adapt to envi-
o
o
ronments that change from -190 C (66.2F) to +250 C (482F) in a mat-
ter of hours. Some species of bacteria are able to withstand 2,000
times the level of atomic radiation that would be fatal to humans. 6
Some cause various diseases, while others serve vital roles in hu-

man and plant metabolism. Some are able to oxidize foodstuffs, by HARUN YAHYA
which means bacteria provide nourishment for other living things.
Their millions of different functions lead to just one conclusion:
This all shows that bacteria possess exceptionally detailed proper-
ties. (ADNAN OKTAR)

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