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“Q: What's the difference between an enzyme and a hormone? A: You can't hear an enzyme.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“Q: What's the difference between an enzyme and a hormone? A: You can't hear an enzyme.”

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Quote: The New Yorker, 1935

Humor highlights that enzymes, unlike hormones, are silent and not heard.

In simple terms: Enzymes can’t be heard, unlike hormones.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate subtle differences.

Themes

humor science language

Mood

witty playful

Type

humorous satirical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • science communication
  • teaching
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

biology communication wordplay

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we use humor in science?
  • What does this reveal about perception?
A Different Perspective

Joke may oversimplify complex biology.

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