Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division. Is this phenomenon growth or reproduction? Explain.

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(N/A) In unicellular organisms like $Amoeba$,mitotic cell division is a means of reproduction (multiplication) because it increases the number of individuals.
In multicellular organisms,mitotic cell division is a means of growth because it increases the number of cells within the same organism.

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