Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu 'alaykum

Amanna'Billah (We believe in Allah)

The topic of 'Adam' is a an excellent reference and very insightful.

Point 1: the translation you quoted from Yusuf Ali is incorrect and refelective of the Bibilcal interpretation.

Point 2. You were correct in your understanding and supportive Genesis reference, that Adam represents a community i.e. Atom is madeup of molecules, etc., etc. which ultimately forms a Nucleus