ribose sugar
[RY-bose SHOO-ger]
nounpl: ribose sugars
açúcar ribose
1. A five-carbon monosaccharide (pentose sugar) with the molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₅, commonly found in ribonucleic acid (RNA) as part of the ribonucleoside structure
Ribose sugar is a crucial component of RNA molecules in living cells.
O açúcar ribose é um componente crucial das moléculas de RNA nas células vivas.
2. A naturally occurring sugar that plays a vital role in the synthesis of nucleotides and the structure of genetic material
The ribose sugar in RNA differs from the deoxyribose found in DNA.
O açúcar ribose no RNA é diferente da desoxirribose encontrada no DNA.
This is primarily a scientific and medical term used in biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics education. It is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese scientific communities. The term is essential in academic and research settings when discussing nucleic acids, RNA structure, and molecular biology. Usage is consistent between the United States and Brazil in scientific contexts.
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