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What is the primary factor that leads to the growth of a living organism?
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?
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?
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?
Which statement correctly identifies a misconception about the growth of organisms?
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How do living organisms achieve an increase in size over time?
How do living organisms achieve an increase in size over time?
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