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Organization of Chemicals of Life. Level of Organization. Examples. Explanation. All living things have a structure that is based on specific organization of materials (chemicals). Atom. smallest particle of an element having the same physical and chemical properties.
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Organization of Chemicals of Life Level of Organization Examples Explanation All living things have a structure that is based on specific organization of materials (chemicals). Atom smallest particle of an element having the same physical and chemical properties oxygen, nitrogen, gold, aluminum, copper Molecule Smallest particle of compound--when two or more atoms are bonded together water, carbon dioxide, salt Macromolecule Organic compounds: proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates, nucleic acids when many molecules are bonded together to form large (gigantic!) molecules Cell Parts Cell linings (membranes), walls, organelles (small parts) proteins, lipids, carbohydrates form cell structures