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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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