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ribose

Term ID
CHEBI:33942
Synonyms
  • Rib
  • ribo-pentose
  • ribose
Definition
Any aldopentose where the open-chain form has all the hydroxy groups on the same side in the Fischer projection. Occurrs in two enantiomeric forms, D- and L-ribose, of which only the former is found in nature.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
inverse has_functional_parent
inverse has_part
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ribose
Phenotype where environments contain ribose
Phenotype modified by environments containing ribose
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