What is growth in living organisms, and how does it differ between plants and animals?
Growth in living organisms refers to a permanent increase in size, mass, or number of cells. In plants, growth occurs continuously throughout life due to specialized regions called meristems, found in roots and shoots. This allows plants to keep growing taller and wider indefinitely. In contrast, animals exhibit determinate growth, meaning they grow only up to a certain stage, after which growth stops. Animal growth is more uniform across the body, whereas plant growth is localized. Additionally, plant growth is influenced heavily by environmental factors like light, water, and gravity, while animal growth is more regulated internally by hormones. These differences reflect the distinct lifestyles of plants (stationary) and animals (mobile). For more information, visit
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