Using the branching tree of life for bears depicted in the accompanying figure,choose from among the following bear species the one that is most distantly related to the sun bear.
A) brown bear
B) sloth bear
C) spectacled bear
D) giant panda

Question

Using the branching tree of life for bears depicted in the accompanying figure,choose from among the following bear species the one that is most distantly related to the sun bear. 
A) brown bear 
B) sloth bear 
C) spectacled bear 
D) giant panda

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The giant panda is the most distantly related to the sun bear as they are in different branches of the tree of life. Brown bears, sloth bears, and spectacled bears are all closer relatives to the sun bear, as they share a more recent common ancestor.

Using the Branching Tree of Life for Bears Depicted in the Accompanying