pentose

[US]/ˈpɛn.təʊs/
[UK]/ˈpɛn.toʊs/
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Translation

n.a monosaccharide with five carbon atoms; a type of sugar important in biology

Phrases & Collocations

pentose sugar

pentose phosphate

pentose cycle

pentose pathway

pentose nucleic

pentose derivative

pentose metabolism

pentose enzyme

pentose unit

pentose structure

Example Sentences

pentose sugars are essential for nucleic acid synthesis.

the pentose phosphate pathway is crucial for cellular metabolism.

pentose can be found in various fruits and vegetables.

pentose is a type of carbohydrate.

researchers study pentose to understand its role in energy production.

pentose is important for the structure of rna.

the body converts glucose into pentose when needed.

some bacteria can utilize pentose as a carbon source.

pentose derivatives are used in various biochemical applications.

pentose analysis can help diagnose certain metabolic disorders.

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