Should we describe protons and electrons in dar Matter in a different way?

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The discussion centers on the conceptualization of protons and electrons in the context of dark matter. It concludes that if dark matter were composed of protons and electrons, it would not qualify as dark matter, rendering the question self-contradictory. The conversation highlights the necessity of distinguishing between standard matter and dark matter in theoretical physics.

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I was wondering if protons and electrons have different description in the terms of quarks if they're in Dark Matter??
 
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If dark matter were made of electrons and protons, it wouldn't be dark matter, so your question is self-contradictory and has no answer.
 
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