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Growth and reproduction are mutually exclusive events in case of the majority of plants and animals.

Growth and reproduction are mutually exclusive events in case of the majority of plants and animals. Correct Answer True

Growth is an increase in mass from inside or outside or both whereas reproduction refers to the production of progenies. Growth takes place in both living and non-living organisms but reproduction is seen only in living beings.

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