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Carbon is one of central molecule in all living beings , as 99 % of molecules in our body consists CARBON .

Carbon is a Tetravalent ( Ability to form 4 covalent Bonds ) atom . Besides Carbon , Silicon is also a Tetravalent atom , So carbon can be replaced with Silicon .

But Carbon has the unique ability to form long -C--C- bonds , because (Carbon ) -- ( Carbon ) single bonds are more stable compared to (Silicon)--(Silicon) single bond . So Carbon can form lage chains to form proteins which is not possible in case of Silicon .

This property of carbon is known as CATENATION , which is not exhibited by Silicon and other elements to that extent .

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