Silicon is considered a potential candidate for alternative biochemistry in the search for extraterrestrial life because it is located just below carbon on the periodic table and shares some chemical similarities with carbon.

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  Beyond Carbon-Based Life: Exploring Alternative Biochemistries in ...

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• alternative biochemistry concept
• extraterrestrial life concept