Energetics of Growth

The energetics of growth refers to how living organisms use energy to develop and increase in size. It involves balancing the energy taken in (through food or nutrients) with the energy spent on vital activities like cell division, repair, and structural development. Efficient growth occurs when enough energy is available to support these processes without wastage. Understanding these energy transfers helps explain how organisms grow, replicate tissues, and maintain health, highlighting the essential relationship between energy intake, expenditure, and biological development.