Growth and development are two related but distinct processes that occur in living organisms.
Growth refers to an increase in size or mass of an organism. This can happen through cell division, cell enlargement or the accumulation of substances such as fat or muscle. Growth is a quantitative change that can be measured.
Development, on the other hand, refers to the process by which an organism changes and matures over time. It involves qualitative changes in the structure and function of an organism as it progresses through its life cycle. Development includes processes such as differentiation, where cells become specialized to perform specific functions, and morphogenesis, where the overall shape and form of an organism is established.
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