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pentose

/ˈpen.təʊs/

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noun

/ˈpen.təʊs/C1formalscientific
  • ruМоносахарид, молекула которого содержит пять атомов углерода, обычно встречающийся в нуклеиновых кислотах и различных метаболических путях.

A monosaccharide sugar whose molecule contains five carbon atoms, commonly found in nucleic acids and various metabolic pathways.

  1. Monosaccharide with five carbon atomsC1formalscientific

    A type of simple sugar molecule that contains five carbon atoms in its structure, commonly found in nucleic acids and plant materials.

    ruМоносахарид с пятью атомами углерода

    • Ribose and deoxyribose are important pentoses found in RNA and DNA.
    • Pentoses are key components in the formation of nucleotides.
    • The metabolism of pentoses occurs through the pentose phosphate pathway.
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