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What does a Phase 2 reaction include?

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The human body's detoxification system consists of multiple phases, with Phase 2 conjugation being a critical step that renders most compounds less harmful and more excretable. This process attaches polar, water-soluble molecules to a substance, fundamentally altering its chemical properties for safe elimination.