The Replicators (The Selfish Gene pg.12-20).

The replicator is said to be, a molecule that can multiply itself. “AT some point a particularly remarkable molecule was formed by accident. We call it the Replicator. It may not necessarily have been the biggest or the most complex molecule around, but it had the extraordinary property of being able to create copies of itself”.

Dawkins then talks about “building blocks” which I understand are further going to be DNA. These building blocks will attach to the replicator, and the building blocks will form a sequence copied by that of the replicator. This process continues until many layers are stacked on o top of the other. “This is how crystals are formed”.

I find it very interesting to learn about biology through this book. However, it has been very challenging since it is very long and difficult to read.