Carbon-Based Life | Silicon Lifeforms | Science Explained

Life on Earth is carbon-based because carbon forms strong, flexible bonds, allowing complex molecules like DNA and proteins to exist. Unlike silicon, carbon compounds dissolve in water, enabling essential biochemical reactions. Silicon, though similar, forms rigid structures like sand and lacks the adaptability needed for life. While some speculate that silicon-based life could exist in extreme environments, Earth's conditions favor carbon as the ultimate building block of life. 🌍🔬

Carbon-Based Life | Silicon Lifeforms | Science Explained

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