OBO ID: CHEBI:33942
Term Name: ribose Search Ontology:
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 )
PHENOTYPE No data available