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lracut11

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on: Jul 27, 2018
What makes silicon an unlikely source as the basis of life?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The formula proposed for determining the number of technological civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy with which we might communicate, is known as the _______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


sailorcrescent

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Though similar in structure to carbon and share similar chemical properties, silicon is harder to assemble and disassemble than carbon and can't be as long and complex and contain as much information.

Answer to Question 2

Drake equation


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