Quote by Lewis Thomas

It is from the progeny of this parent cell that we all take our looks we still share genes around, and the resemblance of the enzymes of grasses to those of whales is in fact a family resemblance.

It is from the progeny of this parent cell that we all take

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This quote suggests that all living beings share a common ancestor and, therefore, have a genetic connection. It implies that the similarities between different species, such as enzymes in grasses and whales, are a result of lineage and familial resemblance. This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life forms and highlights the evolutionary relationships that exist between organisms.

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