What is the primary difference between cell growth and cell proliferation?

• A. Cell growth is a result of mitosis, while cell proliferation is a result of meiosis.
• B. Cell growth refers to an increase in cell size, while cell proliferation refers to an increase in cell number.
• C. Cell growth involves DNA replication, while cell proliferation involves protein synthesis.
• D. Cell growth occurs only in cancer cells, while cell proliferation occurs in all cells.

Answer: (B)