Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Ribose.
Ribose - as a noun
A pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid
Example Sentences
"Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is composed of ribose, adenine, and three phosphate groups."
"The ribose sugar molecule has an open-chain form."
"D-ribose is the naturally occurring enantiomer of ribose."
"The chemical formula of ribose is C5H10O5."
"DNA does not contain ribose; it contains the sugar deoxyribose."
Word Game Points
Is RIBOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ribose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIBOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RIBOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ribose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIBOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is RIBOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ribose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIBOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.