Self-replication

Self-replication is the process by which some things make copies of themselves. Biological cells, given suitable environments, reproduce by cell division. Biological viruses can reproduce, but only by commandeering the reproductive machinery of cells through a process of infection. Computer viruses reproduce using the hardware and software already present on computers.

Related Topics:
Biological cell - Biological viruses - Computer virus

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Memes reproduce using the human mind as their reproductive machinery.

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