Select the correct statement from the following statements

I. Increase in mass and increase in number of individuals are twin characteristics of growth

II. Metabolic reactions can also be demonstrated outside the body in isolated cell-free systems

III. ‘Response to stimuli’ is a defining property of living organisms

Process of metabolism leads to

In plants growth occur by … throughout their life span.

Choose an appropriate option to complete the given NCERT statement

Process of metabolism leads to