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Refer to the given dichotomous key.
I. (a) Food is obtained from plants. - Go to II
(b) Food is obtained from animals. - Go to III
II. (a) Food is obtained from roots of plants. - P
(b) Food is obtained from seeds of plants. - Q
III. (a) Food is categorised as energy giving food. - R
(b) Food is categorised as body building food. - S
Now select the correct option regarding food P, Q, R and S.

A

P could be fenugreek whereas Q could be corn or maize.

B

R could be egg whereas S could be honey.

C

R could be obtained from a flying insect whereas S could be obtained from both oviparous and viviparous animals.

D

P could be turmeric or ginger whereas Q could be rice or lentils.

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To solve the question regarding the food categories P, Q, R, and S based on the given dichotomous key, we will follow the steps outlined in the key. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Type of Food**: - The first part of the key states: - (a) Food is obtained from plants. - Go to II - (b) Food is obtained from animals. - Go to III - Since we need to categorize food P, Q, R, and S, we will first determine whether they come from plants or animals. 2. **Food from Plants (Go to II)**: - In section II, we have: - (a) Food is obtained from roots of plants. - P - (b) Food is obtained from seeds of plants. - Q - Here, we can categorize P as food obtained from roots and Q as food obtained from seeds. 3. **Examples of Food from Roots and Seeds**: - For P (roots), examples include: - Radish, Carrot, Beetroot, etc. - For Q (seeds), examples include: - Wheat, Rice, Maize, etc. 4. **Food from Animals (Go to III)**: - In section III, we have: - (a) Food is categorized as energy-giving food. - R - (b) Food is categorized as body-building food. - S - Here, R represents energy-giving foods and S represents body-building foods. 5. **Examples of Energy-Giving and Body-Building Foods**: - For R (energy-giving), examples include: - Milk, Honey, etc. - For S (body-building), examples include: - Meat, Eggs, etc. 6. **Conclusion**: - Based on the classifications: - P is food from roots (e.g., Radish). - Q is food from seeds (e.g., Rice). - R is energy-giving food (e.g., Milk). - S is body-building food (e.g., Eggs). ### Final Categorization: - P: Food from roots (e.g., Radish) - Q: Food from seeds (e.g., Rice) - R: Energy-giving food (e.g., Milk) - S: Body-building food (e.g., Eggs)

To solve the question regarding the food categories P, Q, R, and S based on the given dichotomous key, we will follow the steps outlined in the key. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Type of Food**: - The first part of the key states: - (a) Food is obtained from plants. - Go to II - (b) Food is obtained from animals. - Go to III ...
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