Entity: RIBOSE
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RIBOSE
Description
Ribose is a pentose sugar found in RNA, essential for the structure and function of nucleic acids.
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RIBOSE
Etymology
The term 'ribose' originated in 1892 from the German 'Ribose' derived from 'Ribonsäure', a tetrahydroxy acid.
Definition
Ribose is a pentose sugar with the molecular formula C5H10O5, crucial for the structure of RNA and nucleotides.
Historical Context
Discovered in 1891, ribose plays a vital role in the formation of RNA, serving as a backbone for nucleic acids.
Cultural Significance
Ribose is essential for life, as it is a key component of RNA, the molecule responsible for genetic information transfer.
Related Concepts
Ribose is closely related to deoxyribose, another sugar found in DNA, highlighting its significance in genetic material.
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Definition
A fundamental pentose sugar crucial for the composition of RNA and nucleotides.
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