In majority of higher animals and plants, _______ and _______ are mutually exclusive events.
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Correct answer: Growth and reproduction
In higher organisms, growth (increase in body mass/size) and reproduction are distinct biological processes. In contrast, for unicellular organisms, growth and reproduction are synonymous as cell division leads to both.
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