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

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

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Adverse Selection

A situation in economics where buyers and sellers have different information, leading to transactions where one party may be at a disadvantage, often discussed in insurance markets.