Use the phylogenetic tree below to answer the following question(s).
-Which of the following statement is correct regarding the phylogenetic tree above?
A)The sun bear's closest relative is the sloth bear.
B)The American black bear has no closely related species.
C)The polar bear and the brown bear are the most recently evolved species.
D)Most bears on the phylogenetic tree are extinct.

Question

Use the phylogenetic tree below to answer the following question(s). 
-Which of the following statement is correct regarding the phylogenetic tree above?
A)The sun bear's closest relative is the sloth bear. 
B)The American black bear has no closely related species. 
C)The polar bear and the brown bear are the most recently evolved species. 
D)Most bears on the phylogenetic tree are extinct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The polar bear and the brown bear being the most recently evolved species is indicated by their position on the phylogenetic tree, which shows them branching off last, suggesting a more recent common ancestor compared to other species on the tree.

Use the Phylogenetic Tree Below to Answer the Following Question(s)