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/raɪˈboʊs/ · ri·bose
noun
- A naturally occurring pentose sugar, which is a component of the nucleosides and nucleotides that constitute the nucleic acid biopolymer, RNA. The ribose sugar is a crucial component of the RNA molecule.
- Also found in riboflavin. The vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is essential for energy production and can be found in ribose.
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Did you know? The discovery of ribose sugar led to a greater understanding of the structure and function of RNA, a crucial molecule in the process of protein synthesis.