Growth
Definition
Growth refers to an increase in size, number or complexity of cells or whole organism over time due to cell division and differentiation.
Analogy
Imagine growth as constructing a building. You start with one floor (a single cell), then add more floors (cell division) and differentiate the rooms for specific purposes (cell differentiation) like kitchen, bedroom etc.
Related terms
Cell Division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
Cell Differentiation: The process in which a cell changes from one cell type to another, usually becoming more specialized.
Mitosis: A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
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