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 because it branches off the furthest from the sun bear on the branching tree of life. The brown bear and spectacled bear are both closer in relation to the sun bear and the sloth bear is the closest in relation.

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