Furanose

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A furanose is a carbohydrate monosaccharide that is a five-membered (5 carbon) ring. The name furanose is due to its similarity to furan[1].

References

  1. ↑ Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2011) Biochemistry, 7th edition, New York: WH Freeman. pg 333
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