Consider a theoretical organism that utilizes silicon as its primary structural element instead of carbon. Assuming all other characteristics of life are present, which fundamental biological process would be MOST significantly challenged by this substitution?
Cellular respiration
Formation of complex, stable biomolecules
Active transport across membranes
Photosynthesis
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