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Taxol is a chemical substance derived from a yew tree of the pacific coast.

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What phylum was taxol originally found?

Confirerophyta is the phylum where taxol was originally found.


Where was taxol discovered?

Taxol was first discovered in Taxus brevifolia Nutt in 1971.


Where was taxol first discoved?

Taxol was first discovered in Taxus brevifolia Nutt in 1971.


Why can't pacific yew trees provide a continuous supply of taxol?

Because, the taxol comes from the bark. Without the bark the tree is dead.


Where is the drug Taxol is now made?

The place where taxol is now made is Germany. It was originally made from the Pacific yew but later was made synthetically.


What is the original source of taxol?

Pacific yews, it is a very slow growing tree.


Why seed is important?

It contains the new plant.


How many functional groups are there in Taxol?

6


What plants are used in taxol-the medicine?

perplesd


How does taxol prevent tumors from growning and spreading?

When cancer cells are exposed to taxol, the taxol forms structures that look like tiny cages around each cancer cell. These structures prevent the cancer cells from dividing. As a result, the cancer cannot grow and spread.


What are the common Philippine plants that may cause harm to people and animals?

makahiya plant,melilotus plant,carnivorous plant


What are the common Philippine plants that may cause harm to people and plants?

makahiya plant,melilotus plant,carnivorous plant