* Growth in this context refers to an increase in size and mass of an organism. This can be achieved through:
* Cell division: Living things produce more cells, increasing their overall size.
* Cell enlargement: Individual cells can grow larger, contributing to the organism's overall growth.
It's important to differentiate growth from simply getting bigger. Growth is a permanent increase in size due to the production of new cells or the enlargement of existing cells.
For example, a balloon getting bigger due to air being pumped in is not considered growth, as it is a temporary change in size. However, a plant growing taller due to cell division and enlargement is considered growth.
