Phylogenetic Trees

Based on this phylogenetic tree, which statement is true?

• Lesser pandas are more genetically similar to giant pandas than they are to raccoons

• Brown bears are more genetically similar to giant pandas than they are to sun bears

• Lesser pandas are more genetically similar to raccoons than they are to giant pandas

• The bear species are all more genetically similar to dogs than they are to giant pandas

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Who is the closest relative to the brown bear?

• Giant panda

• Dog

• Lesser panda

• Sun bear

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which is the most recent common ancestor for the giant panda and the raccoon?

• A

• B

• C

• None of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which of these is the most recent common ancestor between the sun bear and the spectacled bear?

• A

• B

• C

• None of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which organism is the most distantly related to all the others?

• Raccoon

• Dog

• Giant Panda

• Sun Bear

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

According to this phylogenetic tree, which creature is the least related out of all pictured?

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2