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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Identifying Unknown Organisms

Question 2 • Biology - SC3209 IC

Which question is most likely to be found in a dichotomous key for fish identification?

Answer
A
Where was the fish found?
B
Does the fish live in the water?
C
How closely related is it to a salmon?
D
Does it have a rounded tail?

Explanation

A dichotomous key identifies organisms by asking questions about observable features, with two possible choices at each step. Whether a fish has a rounded tail is a visible trait that can help distinguish it from other fish. The other choices ask about location, an obvious general fact, or evolutionary relatedness rather than a useful identifying feature.

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