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Where do genetic algorithms get their name?
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Genetic algorithms are named after the field of genetics. In genetics, a genetic algorithm is a type of algorithm that is used to simulate the process of natural selection. In a genetic algorithm, a population of individuals is created, and each individual in the population has a set of characteristics. The individuals are then evaluated based on their characteristics, and the ones that have the best characteristics are selected to reproduce. The process is repeated until the population reaches a certain size.