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Ribose facts for kids

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Ribose is a five-carbon sugar. It is found in RNA (ribonucleic acid).

D-Ribose is taken as a herbal supplement. Victims of fibromyalgia often report reduced pain and increased energy with little or no side effects.

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  • Fischer Projection of L-Ribose

    L-Ribose Fischer Projection

  • Pentose Phosphate Pathway

    Pentose Phosphate Pathway: begins with d-glucose and includes d-ribose 5-phosphate as an intermediate

  • Alpha-D-Ribopyranose numbered

    α-d-Ribopyranose

  • Beta-D-Ribopyranose numbered

    β-d-Ribopyranose

  • Alpha-D-Ribofuranose numbered

    α-d-Ribofuranose

  • Beta-D-Ribofuranose Numbered

    β-d-Ribofuranose

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ribosa para niños

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