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Ribose

physical science Maturity 11-13

This is a tiny sugar. It is in your body. It helps make your tiny parts work. It is very important for life. We need it to stay well.

The difference between ribose and deoxyribose.png
The difference between ribose and deoxyribose.png
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File:Fischer Projection of L-Ribose.jpg
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