Question

A student of taxonomy was puzzled when told by his professor to look for a key to identify a plant. He went to his friend to clarify what "Key the professor was referring to ? What would the friend explain to him ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

His friend will explain the following:

1) Key is a taxonomical aid used for classification of plants and animals.

2) The keys are based on contrasting characters.

3) One of the contrasting characters gets accepted and other regected.

4) The statement in key is called a lead.

5) Normally keys are analytical in nature.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1. one of the contrasting characteristics gets accepted and other regected.

2. the statement in key is called a lead.

3. normally keys are analytical in nature.