methylpentoses
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:D-erythrose is a methylpentose commonly found in certain plants and as a component of cyclic high polymers.
Definition:A specific type of methylpentose, such as D-erythrose.
From methylpentose
Example:Methylpentoses are a type of monosaccharides, which are fundamental units in the structure of many carbohydrates.
Definition:The simplest carbohydrates and the building blocks of more complex carbohydrates.
From monosaccharides
Example:While methylpentoses form the basic units, they can be linked together to form oligosaccharides, which play roles in various biological processes.
Definition:Compounds consisting of a small number (typically 3-9) of monosaccharide units.
From oligosaccharides
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