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sort of alchemy: likely, but far more complicated than alternatives.
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::::Per our article on the [[Synthesis_of_noble_metals#Gold|synthesis of noble metals]], Au<sub>197</sub>, the only stable [[isotope]] of [[gold]], can be produced from [[mercury (element)|mercury]]. Likely there exists a path from lead to Au<sub>197</sub>, but it's also quite likely more complicated. &mdash; [[User talk:Lomn|Lomn]] 22:01, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
 
== Why is there a high concentration of catalase in the liver? ==
 
What specific purpose does the liver serve by having a high concentration of the enzyme catalase? Does the body pump most of the waste hydrogen peroxide produced to the liver to be treated there? Or is there another reason?
 
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