In plants, growth occurs ______; whereas in animals, growth occurs ______.
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Correct answer: Continuously; only up to a certain age
Plants exhibit indeterminate growth, meaning they continue to grow throughout their life span via meristematic activity. Animals exhibit determinate growth, where cell division occurs only up to a specific age to reach a definitive size.
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