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Growth in living organisms occurs by
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Growth in living organisms is characterized by two twin fundamental processes:
• Division of cells: Living organisms increase the number of cells through mitotic cell division to build and repair tissues.
• Increase in biomass: This refers to an internal increase in the overall mass or size of the organism through the synthesis of new cellular components (protoplasm).
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