ribose /ri·bose/ (ri´bōs) an aldopentose present in ribonucleic acid (RNA).
ribose
ribose (rīˑ·bōs),
ribose,
ri·bose (r  b s )n. A pentose sugar occurring as a component of riboflavin, nucleotides, and nucleic acids. |
ribose
[rī′bōs]
a 5-carbon sugar that occurs as a component of RNA.
ribose (rīˑ·bōs),
n a carbohydrate constituent of nucleotides and nucleic acids involved in ATP synthesis and other functions. Has been reported to augment athletic performance and to treat coronary artery disease and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency. No known precautions.
ribose,
n a 5-carbon sugar that occurs as a component of ribonucleic acid.
ribose
5-carbon sugar present in ribonucleic acid (RNA).
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