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Question:-
Cell division occurs _______in plants and _______in animals. 
a)continuously, only up to a certain age 
b)only up to a certain age, continuously 
c)continuously, never 
d)once, twice 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Answer:-
Plants: Cell division in plants occurs continuously due to the presence of 
meristematic areas where cell divisions occur without end. This continuous 
cell division contributes to the growth of the plant. Each new cell formed 
after mitosis receives a set of chromosomes to regulate the cellular activities.
Animals: In contrast, animals grow only up to a certain age. After reaching 
maturity, cell division slows down and mainly occurs to replace lost or old 
cells. This is because animals do not have the same capacity for regeneration 
as plants do.
So, the statement "Cell division occurs continuously in plants and only up to 
a certain age in animals" is correct. This difference is due to the distinct 
patterns of growth and regeneration capacities in plants and animals.