Term Name:	ribose
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.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:33942]  ( EBI )