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All life on earth is "Carbon based"; meaning they are composed of Hydrocarbons.

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Why the life on the Earth is carbon based?

One carbon atom can be attached to other carbon atom. By this unique property of carbon, that you can get very large number of molecules. No other atom has got this property. So life without the carbon atom is not possible.


Is it possible for non carbon-based life forms to exist on Earth?

While carbon-based life forms are the most common on Earth, it is theoretically possible for non carbon-based life forms to exist. However, there is currently no evidence of such life forms on our planet.


Why is earth a good planet for life?

Earth is an excellent example of a planet that supports the kind of DNA-based life found on this planet. It has the proper range of temperatures, seasons, amount of liquid water, and proportions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and other vital components necessary for the creation of such life.


What planets are known to have a carbon based life forms?

Currently, Earth is the only planet where carbon-based life forms are known to exist. However, the search for life, including carbon-based life forms, continues on other planets and moons within our solar system and beyond.


Can life be developed from silicon on another planet?

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What planet has the name life planet?

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Why earth is called as life sustaining planet?

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