Page 104 - The Miraculous Machine that Works for an Entire Lifetime: Enzyme

Harun Yahya

Two small molecules, quite unaware of one another's existence in

the human body, communicate with each other, knowing what purpose
they serve, their objectives, properties and duties. They never see one
another, and have no idea what the human anatomy looks like or how
large it may be. They need to have great intelligence and consciousness
in order to communicate this way, to achieve a common objective. Of
course, there is no point in looking for intelligence and consciousness
in molecules with no eyes, ears or brain. The intelligence and con-
sciousness apparent in the miraculous tasks performed by these sub-
stances belong to Allah, Who created the human body from nothing.

One of the reasons in creating this miraculous detail is for people to
perceive and reflect on this great truth, reported in these terms in the
Qur'an:
It is Allah Who created the seven heavens and of the earth the same
number, the Command descending down through all of them, so that
you might know that Allah has power over all things and that Allah en-
compasses all things in His knowledge. (Surat at-Talaq: 12)
The pancreas's ability to manufacture enzymes according to the
nature and quantity of incoming foodstuffs is another miracle all its
own. The pancreas must know chemical formulae, establish what en-
zymes will digest which kinds of food, and engage in production ac-
cordingly. As a result of this controlled process, the pancreas sends to
the duodenum its enzyme-rich fluid, containing four enzymes of vital
importance to the body: trypsin, chymotrypsin, lipase and amylase.

The first two, trypsin and chymotrypsin, break down protein into
amino acids that later travel the whole body through the bloodstream
and are used in tissue manufacture. Amylase converts starch into sim-
ple sugars. Lipase breaks down fat droplets, converting them into fatty
acids and glycerol. Thanks to enzymes' enormous speed, this is all com-
pleted in a very short time. Whether you consume a special meal or-
dered from a four-star restaurant or just a simple slice of bread, it all as-

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