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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: D
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Taxonomic aids
	**Related Topics**: Taxonomy, Identification of organisms, Biological classification
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of biological classification and taxonomy
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	* Question asks for the definition of a 'key' in biology
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the definition of a 'key' in the context of taxonomy.
		Reasoning: A 'key' is a tool used to identify organisms based on their characteristics.
	2. Match the definition with the given options.
		Working: Option D directly matches the definition of a taxonomic key.
	3. Select the correct option.
		Result: Option D is the correct answer.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: A key is not a type of educational institute. This is an incorrect definition.
[B] :x: A key is not a form of herbaria. Herbaria are collections of preserved plant specimens.
[C] :x: A key is not a taxonomic category itself, like genus or species.
[D] ✓: A key is a taxonomical aid used to identify organisms.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing keys with other taxonomic tools or categories: Remember keys are used for identification, not categorization themselves.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Think of a key as a step-by-step guide to identify an organism based on its characteristics.

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A type of educational institute

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A from of herbaria

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Taxonomic category

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The correct Option is "A taxonomical aid used for identifying various organisms"

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