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Ribose

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Noun

1. ribose

a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid

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Ribose

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noun
biochemistry
a pentose sugar that is an isomeric form of arabinose and that occurs in RNA and riboflavin. Formula: CH2OH(CHOH)3CHO

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Ribose

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noun
a pentose sugar, C5H10O5, a basic component of RNA, riboflavin, etc.

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Ribose

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n.
A pentose sugar, C5H10O5, that is a constituent of RNA and of certain vitamins and coenzymes.

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