Blog #3: Are Non-Carbon Based Life Forms Possible?

Our planet revolves around the wonderful element of carbon, which is also what we are composed of, however, in theory, the idea of other lifeforms in other planets made of non-carbon elements is plausible. I don't support the idea that there is such thing, but having other organisms that have a different appearance while being composed of carbon is possible. First off, older stars naturally emit carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, making the building blocks of carbon-based organisms very abundant in the universe. In cooler areas away from the star/sun, these elements could form with available hydrogen to start the process of making life. A second reason why non-carbon life is a rare find is because carbon is much more "durable". The basis of organic compounds is made by a very unique carbon pattern of rings and chains allow them to have a better life expectancy in Earth-like environments.