We send forth the pollinating winds and send down water from the
sky and give it to you to drink.And is it not you who keep its
stores.(Surat al-Hijr: 22) The Evolution Deceit Molecules in Our
Lives We live in a universe consisting of combinations of
molecules. Some, such as methane or hydrogen, are smaller and
simpler. Others, like the so-called organic molecules, have
exceedingly large and complex structures. Some are responsible
for smell and taste. Some drift in the air, while still others
give rise to our bodies or the magnificent beauty in the heavens
and the depths of the seas. In short, the atoms of the 109
different chemical elements combine in various forms to
constitute everything around us. The special features of these
creations allow very different material properties to emerge.
Sometimes a single atom added to a molecule may turn it into a
toxic substance. A single atom added or removed can turn an
inedible molecule into a nourishing one, or a sharp and sour
smell into the delightful fragrance