Some Scientists Believe That Silicon-Based Life Is Possible Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Some scientists believe that silicon-based life is possible because:

• A)such life was featured on an episode of Star Trek.
• B)extremophiles found in thermal vents on Earth are based on silicon.
• C)silicon is a key element in computer technology, and computers can nearly imitate intelligentlife.
• D)silicon compounds are soluble in ammonia.
• E)silicon is chemically similar to carbon.

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Definitions:

Pigmented Marks

Skin marks or spots that are darker than the surrounding area due to the overproduction of melanin.

Age Spots

Flat, brown, gray, or black spots on the skin that typically occur in areas exposed to the sun over time.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, cells that produce pigments.

Glia

Star-like cells in the central nervous system that support and protect neurons.