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For distinct real numbers \( x, y, z \) not equal to 2, 3, and 5 respectively, what is the value in simplest form of the following expression?
\[
\left(\frac{x-2}{3-z} \cdot \frac{y-3}{5-x} \cdot \frac{z-5}{2-y}\right)^2
\]
A) 0  
B) 1  
C) -1  
D) 2  
E) -2

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