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The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently, taxol, a substance found in the bark of the Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising new anticancer drug.

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People should not eat the fruit of the Pacific yew.

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Taxol is poisonous when taken by healthy people.

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Taxol has cured people from various diseases.

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The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was discovered.

Q. The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently, taxol, a substance found in the bark of the Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising new anticancer drug.

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