The dichotomous key is used as a classifying tool for items in the natural world, (trees, wildflowers, mammals, reptiles, rocks...). At each step of the classification process,<span> the user is given two choices and each choice leads to another question until the item is identified.</span>
<span>A dichotomous key starts with specific information and leads to general information.
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<span>A book contains letters, just like the DNA. It's how the letters are arranged-into words in a book- that makes them mean anything. The same is true of DNA bases. It is how they are arranged that makes them significant.</span>
Behavior of an individual that may result in negative consequences
