Some naturally occurring monosaccharides
- Some naturally occurring monosaccharides
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Some naturally occurring monosaccharides
sugar sources
L-arabinose mesquite gum, wheat bran
D-ribose all living cells; as component of ribonucleic acid
D-xylose corncobs, seed hulls, straw
D-ribulose as an intermediate in photosynthesis
2-deoxy-D-ribose as constituent of deoxyribonucleic acid
D-galactose lactose, agar, gum arabic, brain glycolipids
D-glucose sucrose, cellulose, starch, glycogen
D-mannose seeds, ivory nut
D-fructose sucrose, artichokes, honey
L-fucose marine algae, seaweed
L-rhamnose poison-ivy blossom, oak bark
D-mannoheptulose avocado
D-altroheptulose numerous plants
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