Definition of Pentose
Pen´tose
n.
1.
(Chem.)
Any
of
a
group
of
sugars
of
the
formula
C5H10O5
,
such
as
as
arabinose
or
ribose
; -
so
called
from
the
five
carbon
atoms
in
the
molecule
.
They
are
not
fermented
by
yeast
.
Related Words
monosaccharide
,
monosaccharose
,
simple
sugar
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