Definition

A type of sugar that has a ring structure made up of five atoms, including oxygen.

Example

Glucose can exist in both furanose and pyranose forms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of furanose sugars?

Yes, I think they have a unique structure, right?

Exactly! They form a five-membered ring, which is pretty interesting.

I find it fascinating how these structures affect their properties.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Furanose → It is formed from "furan" (from the Latin "furanum", meaning a type of cyclic compound) and "-ose" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote sugars). The word "furanose" refers to a sugar form that has a five-membered ring structure, resembling the compound furan.

Memory Tip

Think of 'furan' as a type of compound and '-ose' indicating a sugar; together, they help you remember that 'furanose' is a sugar with a ring structure like furan.

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