Plants:
- Plants grow by forming new tissues and cells through the process of cell division.
- Their growth is mainly determined by environmental factors such as light, temperature, and water.
- Plants use photosynthesis to turn sunlight into energy, which helps them grow.
Animals:
- Animals grow by increasing in size and mass.
- Their growth is mainly determined by genetics and nutrition.
- Animals obtain energy from the food they eat, which helps them grow.