isomeriarkit

Isomeriarkit are a theoretical concept in speculative biology, proposing a form of extraterrestrial life whose biological processes are based on isomers rather than the carbon-based chemistry familiar to Earth life. The term "isomeriarkit" is a portmanteau of "isomer" and "arkhi" (Greek for "beginning" or "ruler"), suggesting a fundamental difference in biochemical organization.

Unlike terrestrial organisms that rely on complex carbon chains and specific molecular configurations for their functions, isomeriarkit would utilize different spatial arrangements of atoms within molecules to achieve biological activity. These isomers, while having the same chemical formula, would possess distinct physical and chemical properties that could be exploited for life processes such as energy conversion, replication, and molecular recognition.

The hypothetical biochemistry of isomeriarkit could involve elements other than carbon, or perhaps even novel interactions between elements that are less reactive in Earth's conditions. The environment supporting such life would likely be vastly different from Earth's, potentially requiring extreme temperatures, pressures, or chemical compositions. The concept of isomeriarkit challenges our anthropocentric view of life and expands the possibilities for what life could be in the universe. It remains a purely speculative idea, with no empirical evidence to support its existence.