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pentose
A monosaccharide (simple sugar) containing five carbon atoms in the molecule. Examples include is ribose and deoxyribose which are important consituents of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA, respectively. Pentoses also make up various plant polysaccharides, such as pectin and gum arabic.
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