Dichotomous Keys

Question 1

Which of the following characteristics would classify an organism as a member of the Plant kingdom?

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ability to produce seeds

Question 2

What is the goal when using a dichotomous key?

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to identify an organism

Question 3

A group of students is observing different types of cells under a microscope. They observe a cell that is prokaryotic, unicellular, and lacks a membrane-bound nucleus.Which group would this belong?

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bacteria

Question 4

Which is a physical characteristic of a fish?

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fins

Question 5

Which is a physical characteristic of a cat?

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fur

Question 6

Which characteristic defines all dichotomous keys?

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Each key is a series of statements.

Question 7

Which characteristics of an object are most likely the easiest to see and describe?

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its physical characteristics

Question 8

This is an emu, a large bird that runs quickly over the ground.

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ostrich

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics would identify the given organism as an insect? Check all that apply.

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has an external skeleton; has six legs

Question 10

Use the dichotomous key to identify this animal.

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a dragonfly

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