Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Carbohydrates and Hypoglycemic Agents > Carbohydrates > Monosaccharides > Pentoses Terms and Definitions
Pentoses
Medical Definition: | A class of carbohydrates that contains five carbon atoms. |
Guide Notes: | monosaccharides; GEN; prefer specifics |
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Arabinose |
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Ribose - A pentose active in biological systems usually in its D-form. |
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Xylose |
Pentoses Medical Definitions and Terms
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