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Biology The Living World Diversity in the Living World Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Growth by cell division occurs _____________ in plants and _____________ in animals

A
Continuously, only up to a certain age
B
Only up to a certain age, continuously
C
Continuously, never
D
Continuously, continuously

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In plants, growth by cell division happens throughout life (in meristems).

In animals, cell division for growth occurs only up to a certain age (after maturity, most growth stops).

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