JAMB Biology 1989 Question 32

Question 32

Growth and Development

The irreversible life process by which new protoplasm is added to increase the size and weight of an organism can be termed

  1. A.anabolism
  2. B.catabolism
  3. C.growth
  4. D.development
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (growth)

Explanation

Growth is the permanent increase in size and dry weight caused by making new protoplasm.