Page 194 - The Miracle in the Cell Membrane

If we think of a protein (1 millionth of a millimeter) in human terms,
then the cell in which the protein is found would be the size of a city.
Bearing in mind that there are 100 trillion cells in our bodies, then
the area governed by that protein would be equal to that many
cities.
Were you given responsibility for doing what protein does, what
kind of administration could you maintain? You would need to
check entries and departures at every one of those cities, ensure
flawless communication, identify the needs in each city and ensure
that they were met at once, identify the location of the smallest
attack and go there at once to intervene. Bear in mind that uncon-
scious collections of molecules do all these things, and the extraor-
dinary nature of what takes place becomes even more apparent.
Proteins perform all these difficult and vital functions at every
moment, as a result of the order established by Allah.

A protein just 1 millionth of a
millimeter long

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