Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Pentose.
Pentose - as a noun
Any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule
Example Sentences
"Ribose is a common pentose found in RNA."
"Xylose is another pentose commonly found in nature."
"Arabinose is a pentose sugar found in plant cell walls."
"Deoxyribose is a modified pentose sugar found in DNA."
"The pentose phosphate pathway is an important metabolic pathway in cells."
Word Game Points
Is PENTOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pentose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENTOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PENTOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pentose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENTOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PENTOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pentose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENTOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
