Biology

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Question 13

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George says that as a baby grows into an adult, their cells get much larger but the number of cells stays the same.

What would you say to George to explain why he's wrong?

Answer

George is incorrect because as a baby grows into an adult, the number of cells in their body increases through a process called cell division.

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Cell division is the process by which a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells. This process is essential for growth, repair, and maintenance...