Which statement is true about dichotomous keys?(1 point)

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Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is known.
Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is known.

Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their observable traits.
Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their observable traits.

Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their habitats.
Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their habitats.

Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is unknown.

Answer 1

The true statement about dichotomous keys is:

Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their observable traits.

Dichotomous keys are tools used to identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given item. They work by asking questions based on observable characteristics, not based on known names or habitats.