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Growth and Development

6 April, 2016 - 17:26

Organisms grow and develop according to specific instructions coded for by their genes. These genes provide instructions that will direct cellular growth and development, ensuring that a species’ young (Figure 1.4) will grow up to exhibit many of the same characteristics as its parents.

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Figure 1.4
Although no two look alike, these kittens have inherited genes from both parents and share many of the same characteristics.