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Recursion is a programming and mathematical concept in which a function calls itself in order to solve a problem. It is often used as a method to break a complex problem into simpler subproblems. A recursive function typically has two main components: 1. **Base Case**: This is the condition under which the function will stop calling itself. It is necessary to prevent infinite recursion and to provide a simple answer for the simplest instances of the problem.

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