A Dichotomous Key Is a

question 3

Multiple Choice

A dichotomous key is a

• A) battery of biochemical tests used to identify organisms in a particular taxon.
• B) detailed description of a taxon with diagnostic purposes.
• C) registered valid name for a specific taxon.
• D) comprehensive list of characteristics that define a taxonomic category.
• E) series of yes/no choices that successively narrows down a possible taxonomic category.

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