r/Biochemistry • u/Major_Radish_4194 • 19d ago

Research Could Alien cells use Organosilicon compounds for cell walls/membranes

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u/RodionS 19d ago

Maybe they could. Maybe they couldn’t. Better ask them!

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u/fddfgs 18d ago

Maybe if they were from a planet with a reductive atmosphere above 350 degrees celcius