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Which of the following are true about the taxonomical aid 'key' ? (a) Keys are based on the similarities and dissimilarities. (b) Key is analytical in nature. (c) Keys are based on the contrasting characters in pair called couplet. (d) Same key can be used for all taxonomic categories. (e) Each statement in the key is called Lead. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Options

  1. A(a), (b) and (c) only
  2. B(b), (c) and (d) only
  3. C(a), (b), (c) and (e) only
  4. D(a), (c), (d) and (e) only

Correct answer

C. (a), (b), (c) and (e) only

Step-by-step solution

Taxonomic keys are specialised taxonomic aid which help in studying taxonomy and identifying organisms. Each category have different set of keys for its segregation. Each key count aim couplet and lead.

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