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ribose

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Main Entry:
ri·bose 
          Listen to the pronunciation of ribose
Pronunciation:
\ˈrī-ˌbōs, -ˌbōz\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
International Scientific Vocabulary, from ribonic acid an acid C5H10O6 obtained by oxidation of ribose
Date:
1892
: a pentose C5H10O5 found especially in the dextrorotatory form as a component of many nucleosides (as adenosine and guanosine) especially in RNA


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