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An irreversible or permanent increase in size, mass or volume of a cell, organ or organism is called as ________.

A

growth

B

differentiation

C

dedifferentitation

D

development

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Growth is defined as a permanent or irreversible increase in dry weight, size, mass or volume of a cell, organ or organism.
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