How does growth in an organism occur - by growth in the size of cells or by growth in the - Science - Cell - Structure and Functions

Question

How does growth in an organism occur - by growth in the size of
cells or by growth in the number of cells ?

Prasad · Accepted Answer

The growth and development in an organism occurs due to the
increase in the number of cells In a multicellular organisms the
pre existing cells divide to form new ones First the cytoplasm
splits into two and then the nucleus divides into half forming new
daughter cells These daughter cells grow to full size and divide
the same way In this process old and worn out cells are also
removed

How does growth in an organism occur - by growth in the size of cells or by growth in the number of cells ?