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exam lesson name: the cell and its processes
exam number: 700942rr
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question 2 of 20 :
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1. how do organisms grow?

a. through growth of existing cells
b. through anaerobic respiration
c. through cell division and production
d. through creation of new organ systems
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Explanation:

To determine how organisms grow, we analyze each option:

• Option A: While cells can grow, organism growth isn't just from existing cell growth (cell division is also key).
• Option B: Anaerobic respiration is about energy production, not growth.
• Option C: Organisms grow through cell division (producing more cells) and cell growth (existing cells getting larger), so this is correct.
• Option D: New organ systems don't create themselves; growth is at the cellular level first.

Answer:

C. Through cell division and production