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Read the following statement. I. In au...

Read the following statement.
I. In auxetic growth, the volume of body is increased.
II. Auxetic growth occurs without any division and increase in the number of cells.
III. Accretionary growth in post-embryonic period of organism's life is due to increase in number of cells.
IV. The prenatal growth of higher vertebrates is an example of accretionary growth.
Choose the correct option.

A

I and II

B

III and IV

C

Only III

D

I, II and IV

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