Biology Quiz on Cell Growth

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What is the primary factor that leads to the growth of a living organism?

  • Increasing the number of cells in the organism (correct)
  • Increasing the length of individual cells
  • Increasing the mass of the cells
  • Increasing the size of existing cells

Which of the following best describes a way in which living organisms grow?

  • By enlarging existing cells without creating new ones
  • By accumulating more mass within the cells
  • By expanding the length of cell structures
  • Through the formation of new cells (correct)

In the context of biological growth, what is least likely to occur?

  • The mass of the organism increases
  • The number of cells decreases (correct)
  • The overall size of the organism increases
  • The size of individual cells may change

Which statement correctly identifies a misconception about the growth of organisms?

<p>Growth only happens by increasing the size of existing cells (A), New cells do not contribute to overall growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do living organisms achieve an increase in size over time?

<p>By replicating cells leading to a higher total cell count (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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