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(B) The 'Key' referred to by the professor is a taxonomic key,which is an important taxonomic aid used for the identification of plants and animals.It

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$A$ taxonomic key used for the identification of organisms based on contrasting characters.

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(B) The 'Key' referred to by the professor is a taxonomic key,which is an important taxonomic aid used for the identification of plants and animals.It is based on the use of contrasting characters,generally in a pair called a couplet.$A$ couplet represents the choice made between two opposite options,where one is accepted and the other is rejected.Each statement in the key is called a 'lead'.Keys are analytical in nature and separate keys are required for each taxonomic category,such as family,genus,and species.They provide a systematic,step-by-step process to identify an organism based on its morphological characteristics.

Column $I$	Column $II$
$(a)$ Herbarium	$(i)$ It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals.
$(b)$ Key	$(ii)$ $A$ list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification.
$(c)$ Museum	$(iii)$ Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept.
$(d)$ Catalogue	$(iv)$ $A$ booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa.

Column $X$	Column $Y$
$(1)$ Fumigation	$(P)$ For rare species of plants and animals
$(2)$ Tissue culture	$(Q)$ To preserve specimens in jars or bottles
$(3)$ Herbarium/Museum	$(R)$ Protection against fungi,insects,and moisture
$(4)$ Gene bank	$(S)$ For the development of new varieties

$A$ 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?

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