Extrinsic and intrinsic growth are found respectively in –

Biology The Living World Taxonomic Categories Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

Mountain, Boulders

Humans, Mango tree

House fly, Mountains

Sand mounds, Moss

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Extrinsic growth → growth influenced by external factors (like environment).

Intrinsic growth → growth controlled internally by the organism itself.

Humans → grow due to internal biological processes → intrinsic

Mango tree → growth can be influenced by external factors like soil, water, sunlight → extrinsic

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