Polar bears and arctic brown bears are related. Over time, polar bears and brown bears have
developed different appearances. Which of these MOST LIKELY caused the difference in fur
color between the two species? (5)
(1 Point)
A) Polar bears ate less and lost fur color.
OB) Brown bears ate food that caused their fur to be brown.
C) Brown bears benefited by growing thicker fur to keep them warm.
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D) Polar bears benefited from lighter colored fur and passed it on to their offspring.
E) Changes in diet caused brown bears to migrate south and hunt only fish, speciation occurred as a result.