What are examples of indirectly self-replicating biological materials?

Indirectly self-replicating biological materials are those that require the presence of another self-replicating biological material to reproduce. The MPEP 2403.01 provides several examples: Viruses Phages Plasmids Symbionts Replication defective cells The MPEP states: “Examples of indirect replicating biological materials include viruses, phages, plasmids, symbionts, and replication defective cells.” It’s important to note that these lists…

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