Meaning Of The Word Deoxyribose

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Deoxyribose Meaning

Deoxyribose Definition
Deoxyribose Definition

What's The Definition Of Deoxyribose?

deoxyribose in American English
the sugar component, C5H10O4, of DNA
noun: any of certain carbohydrates derived from ribose by the replacement of a hydroxyl group with a hydrogen atom

deoxyribose in British English
noun: a pentose sugar obtained by the hydrolysis of DNA. Formula: C5H10 O4

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