ribose

/ˈraɪboʊs/ /ˈraɪboʊz/

Meanings

noun

A naturally occurring pentose sugar, which is a component of the nucleosides and nucleotides that constitute the nucleic acid biopolymer, RNA. It is also found in riboflavin.

Examples :

"The scientist explained that ribose is a crucial part of RNA, a type of molecule found in all living cells. "

Related Words

naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

occurring verb

/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ/ /əˈkɝɪŋ/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

biopolymer noun

/ˌbaɪoʊˈpɑlɪmər/ /ˌbaɪəˈpɑlɪmər/

Any macromolecule of a living organism that is formed from the polymerization of smaller entities; a polymer that occurs in a living organism or results from life.

"Cellulose, a key component of plant cell walls, is a biopolymer made from glucose. "

riboflavin noun

/ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/

Yellow or orange-yellow water-soluble compound, a member of the vitamin B complex, that acts as a growth-promoting factor in humans and other animals.

"Many breakfast cereals are fortified with riboflavin to help ensure children get enough of this essential vitamin. "

nucleotides noun

/ˈnjuːkliəˌtaɪdz/ /ˈnuːkliəˌtaɪdz/

The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.

"The DNA in our cells is made of long chains of nucleotides, each containing a sugar, a phosphate, and a base. "

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

nucleosides noun

/ˈnjuːkliəˌsaɪdz/ /ˈnukliəˌsaɪdz/

An organic molecule in which a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine, is covalently attached to a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA). When the phosphate group is covalently attached to the pentose sugar, it forms a nucleotide.

"Example Sentence: "Cells build DNA and RNA using smaller building blocks called nucleosides and nucleotides." "

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

pentose noun

/ˈpɛntoʊs/ /ˈpɛntoʊz/

A sugar or saccharide containing five carbon atoms.

"Ribose, found in RNA, is a common pentose"

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

constitute noun

/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/

An established law.

"The new school rules constitute the student handbook. "