The evolutionary limit of Silicon-Based Life is far inferior to that of Carbon-Based Life.
The fragility of Carbon-Based Life is, conversely, a side effect of the greatest advantage brought by carbon-based organisms.
From a chemical space perspective,
Carbon Atoms can form chains, rings, or three-dimensional structures through single, double, or triple bonds with other elements, supporting crucial molecules of life such as proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids.
According to calculations, the structural diversity of carbon-based molecules reaches 10⁸⁰ types, with humans having already identified over 100 million organic compounds,
far surpassing the 10³⁰ types of sulfur-based combinations or the 10⁴⁰ types of silicon-based molecular combinations.
The vastness of chemical space provides Carbon-Based Life with a very ample playground for trial and error and evolutionary potential.
