Is silex strobilus living if it isn't carbon-based is it enough to have a large molecule that self replicates to be consideder a living organism?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

For something to be considered living, it usually needs to exhibit certain characteristics such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and homeostasis. While carbon-based molecules are common in living organisms on Earth, the definition of life could be broader and include non-carbon-based life forms. A large self-replicating molecule alone may not be enough to qualify as a living organism without displaying other essential life processes.