But it was soon ascertained that this quaternary matter of the animal… — Asa Gray

But it was soon ascertained that this quaternary matter of the animal body was chemically the same in the plant, was elaborated there, and only appropriated by the animal.

Asa GrayScientist · American · 1810 – 1888

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