autotrophic

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of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis

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For example, an autotrophic self-replicating machine could cover a moon or planet with solar cells, and beam the power to the Earth using microwaves. Source: Internet

These systems are substantially simpler than autotrophic systems, because they are provided with purified feedstocks and energy. Source: Internet

It is conjectured that non-biological autotrophic replicators could be designed by humans, and could easily accept specifications for human products. Source: Internet

In general, since these systems are autotrophic, they are the most difficult and complex known replicators. Source: Internet

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