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What is the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter?
What is the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter?
Atom
What are macromolecules?
What are macromolecules?
Large molecules formed by polymerization
What are organelles?
What are organelles?
Small structures that exist within cells
Give an example of a macromolecule.
Give an example of a macromolecule.
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What is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms?
What is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms?
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Study Notes
Units of Matter and Structure
- The smallest and most fundamental unit of matter is the atom.
Macromolecules and Organelles
- Macromolecules are large molecules composed of many smaller molecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions necessary for cell survival.
Examples and Structure
- An example of a macromolecule is a protein, which is a long chain of amino acids that folds into a specific 3D structure.
- The smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms is the cell.
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Test your knowledge on the hierarchy of life forms at a phenomenological level. Explore the organization and structure of living things, from atoms to molecules, in this quiz.
