Definitions

1. noun

A monosaccharide sugar, especially one of the five pentoses.

“The structural analysis of the cell membrane revealed a complex interplay between ribose and other sugar molecules.”

2. noun

A unit of RNA or DNA consisting of a pentose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

“The genetic code is stored in the form of nucleotides, each consisting of a ribose molecule and a nitrogenous base.”

3. noun

A type of sugar found in nucleic acids, such as RNA and DNA.

“The biochemist isolated the ribose molecule from the sample and analyzed its structure.”

4. adjective

Relating to or derived from a ribose sugar molecule.

“Riboisomerases are enzymes that catalyze the formation of ribose derivatives.”