High School

Which statements describe dichotomous keys? Check all that apply.

A. A dichotomous key uses characteristics to separate organisms from one another.

B. A dichotomous key uses characteristics to separate organisms into two groups.

C. Dichotomous keys use questions or statements to identify organisms.

D. Dichotomous keys may be created with yes–no questions.

E. Dichotomous keys may have three or more answers for each question or statement.

Answer :

Dichotomous keys use characteristics to differentiate organisms using a series of two-choice questions, aiding identification.

Dichotomous keys are tools that assist in identifying unknown organisms by leading the user through a series of choices that are based on observable characteristics. A statement that accurately describes a dichotomous key is that it uses characteristics to separate organisms from one another.

Likewise, it is accurate to say that a dichotomous key uses characteristics to separate organisms into two groups and that they use questions or statements to identify organisms. It is also correct that keys may be created with yes–no questions. However, the option suggesting that a dichotomous key may have three or more answers for each question or statement is inaccurate, as a true dichotomous key by definition has only two choices for each step.

Answer:

1,3,4

Explanation:

A dichotomous key uses questions/or statements to help identify organisms, it can also use characteristics in it's questions such as yes and no statements to help separate organisms from one another.