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Cells Quote by Carl Sagan

“Every cell is a triumph of natural selection, and we’re made of trillions of cells. Within us, is a little universe.” quote by Carl Sagan — Download Open image

“Every cell is a triumph of natural selection, and we’re made of trillions of cells. Within us, is a little universe.”

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