Deoxy sugar

Definition

A deoxy sugar is a type of sugar molecule that has had one of its hydroxyl (OH) groups replaced by a hydrogen atom. This modification changes its chemical properties and reactivity compared to its original form.

Related terms

Monosaccharides:

The simplest form of carbohydrates consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.

Ribose:

A pentose monosaccharide important for forming RNA, where it appears in its standard form without any deoxy modifications.

2: deoxyribose - A specific type of deoxy sugar that lacks an oxygen atom on the second carbon; it is a key component of DNA, distinguishing it from RNA