Uronic acid

Uronic Acid

Uronic acid (/juːˈrɒnɪk/ yoo-RON-ik) is a category of sugar acids with an aldehyde group and a carboxylic acid group. The term "uronic acid" is derived from the Greek word "ouron" which means urine, as these acids were first identified in urine.

Etymology

The term "uronic acid" is derived from the Greek word "ouron" which means urine. This is because these acids were first identified in urine. The suffix "-ic" is added to indicate that it is an acid.

Types of Uronic Acids

There are several types of uronic acids, including:

• Glucuronic acid
• Galacturonic acid
• Mannuronic acid
• Guluronic acid

Each of these acids plays a different role in the body and has different properties.

Function

Uronic acids play a crucial role in the metabolism of many organisms. They are involved in the detoxification of harmful substances in the body, the formation of glycosaminoglycans, and the regulation of pH levels in the body.

Related Terms

• Sugar acid
• Aldehyde
• Carboxylic acid
• Metabolism
• Detoxification
• Glycosaminoglycans
• pH

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Uronic acid
• Wikipedia's article - Uronic acid

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