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two molecules are very closely re-
lated."

It is true that the molecules hemo-
globin and myoglobin possess similar
features. What is not true is the sugges-
tion by the NAS and other evolution-
ists that this similarity constitutes
proof that hemoglobin evolved from

myoglobin. These claims rest on no sci-
entific foundation and are simply the
work of evolutionist prejudice. Let us
consider the reasons for this:

• It first needs to be made clear that
myoglobin and hemoglobin are two
molecules with similar functions; hemo-
globin carries oxygen in the blood, myo-
globin takes the oxygen from
hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues,

providing oxygen to the working mus-
cles. It is therefore very natural that two
protein molecules with similar functions
should have been designed to have simi-
lar properties. To draw an analogy, all

transport vehicles possess similar fea-
tures; they almost all have an engine, a
steering wheel, wheels, and special sec-

It is perfectly natural that vehicles designed for
similar purposes should have similar features. For
example, every conveyance has a rudder or steer-
ing wheel. This principle also applies to proteins
with a "common design."

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