pentoses

[US]/ˈpɛn.təʊ.siːz/
[UK]/ˈpɛn.toʊ.siːz/

Translation

n.monosaccharides with five carbon atoms; types of sugars found in nucleic acids

Phrases & Collocations

pentoses metabolism

pentoses pathway

pentoses sugar

pentoses synthesis

pentoses utilization

pentoses derivatives

pentoses cycle

pentoses analysis

pentoses sources

pentoses concentration

Example Sentences

pentoses are essential for nucleic acid synthesis.

many carbohydrates can be broken down into pentoses.

pentoses play a crucial role in metabolic pathways.

the pentose phosphate pathway generates nadph.

pentoses can be found in various plants and fruits.

research on pentoses has increased in recent years.

pentoses are important for the structure of rna.

some bacteria metabolize pentoses for energy.

pentoses can be derived from the hydrolysis of polysaccharides.

understanding pentoses is key to biochemistry studies.

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