Question

A ball of snow when rolled over snow increases in mass , volume and size. Is this comparable to growth as seen in living organisms? Why?

Answer 1

No, not at all. The increase in mass, volume and size among the living organisms is very controlled and regulated. It is not uncontrolled like in the snow ball. It is not so rapid and simple like in the snow ball. The growth and development in living organism is very complex and relatively very slow. Increase in size of the snow ball, is only a physical phenomenon while in living organism it is purely a biological phenomenon.