carbon or silicon?

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does it even matter? Will they be the basic elements for two equally intelligent beings one day?

2006-11-19 23:46:00 · 3 answers · asked by rekha c 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Although silicon forms similar molecules and structures to carbon, it is unlikely to be the basis of a life form as many of the metabolic compounds are insoluble solids.

eg SiO2 (analogous to CO2)

2006-11-20 07:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it matters because they have different structures and roles

2006-11-20 10:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by nigga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

probably yes. but not on our planet

2006-11-20 09:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by of_the_moon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋