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Liver
An organ in the upper abdomen that aids in digestion and removes waste products and worn-out cells from the blood. The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. The liver weighs about three and a half pounds (1.6 kilograms). It…
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- Gene duplication An extra copy of a gene. Gene duplication is a key mechanism in evolution. Once a gene is duplicated, the…
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