A biological machine is an integrated system of multiple interconnected elements or components, which form an organized network of functional interactions to carry out a specific purpose or perform a specific task - driven by the action of biological molecules. Much like a regular machine, it requires fuel and energy, and has a set of processes and rules to carry out its tasks. An example of this is the ribosome, which uses mRNA as its code to assemble proteins. In this way, biological machines help to encode and shape living organisms.

See also: consciousness, life force, physical body, medical model, true nature