Definition

A type of sugar that is involved in the process of photosynthesis and has a specific chemical structure.

Example

Ribulose is important for the conversion of carbon dioxide into organic compounds during photosynthesis.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ribulose?

I think I came across it in my biology class.

It's interesting how ribulose plays a role in photosynthesis.

Yeah, I remember that! It's fascinating how plants use it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ribulose is formed from "rib" (from ribose, a sugar molecule) and "ulose" (a suffix used in carbohydrate chemistry to denote sugars). The word ribulose refers to a specific type of sugar that is a derivative of ribose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rib' as relating to ribose, a type of sugar, and 'ulose' indicating it's a sugar too. This helps you remember that ribulose is a type of sugar related to ribose.

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