What is the difference between deoxyribose and ribose? Deoxyribose is a D form, whereas ribose does not form either D or L forms. Deoxyribose has one less oxygen atom than does ribose. Ribose is found in the straight chain structure, whereas deoxyribose is not. Ribose is a monosaccharide, but deoxyribose is a polysaccharide.

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17 March, 10:42

What is the difference between deoxyribose and ribose? Deoxyribose is a D form, whereas ribose does not form either D or L forms. Deoxyribose has one less oxygen atom than does ribose. Ribose is found in the straight chain structure, whereas deoxyribose is not. Ribose is a monosaccharide, but deoxyribose is a polysaccharide.

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Fiona Garcia · Answer 1

Answer: Deoxyribose have less oxygen atom than ribose does.

Explanation:

Deoxyribose is a five carbon sugar found in the DNA and lack one oxygen atom. It have hydrogen atoms instead of hydroxyl group at carbon two.

Ribose is a five carbon sugar that is found in the RNA and have one oxygen atom more than deoxyribose. It is use in medicine to decrease chest pain and improve heart function.