Keys Constructed by Taxonomists to Aid in Identification of Organisms

question 46

Multiple Choice

Keys constructed by taxonomists to aid in identification of organisms are usually

• A) arranged according to the size of the organism.
• B) very detailed.
• C) dichotomous.
• D) based on cell shapes.
• E) not very useful.

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Definitions:

Muscles

Tissues in the body made up of fibers that contract to produce movement or maintain posture.

Energy of Activation

The minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction.

Metabolic Pathway

A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell that leads to the conversion of one substance into another, often resulting in the production of energy or cellular components.

Reactant

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction in a chemical process.