Pyranose

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A pyranose is a carbohydrate monossaccharide that is a six-membered (6 carbon) ring. The name pyranose is due to its similarity to pyran[1].

References

  1. ↑ Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2011) Biochemistry, 7th edition, New York: WH Freeman. pg 332
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