Aldopentose
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Aldopentose
Aldopentose (pronunciation: al-doh-pen-tose) is a type of monosaccharide with five carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group.
Etymology
The term "Aldopentose" is derived from two parts: "Aldo-" referring to the presence of an aldehyde group, and "-pentose" indicating a five-carbon sugar.
Related Terms
- Aldohexose: A six-carbon sugar with an aldehyde group.
- Ketopentose: A five-carbon sugar with a ketone group.
- Ribose: A specific type of aldopentose that is a key component of RNA and ATP.
- Arabinose: Another type of aldopentose, often found in nature as a component of biopolymers.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aldopentose
- Wikipedia's article - Aldopentose
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