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Ribulose vs Rivulose - What's the difference?

ribulose | rivulose |

As a noun ribulose

is a ketopentose whose phosphate derivatives participate in photosynthesis.

As an adjective rivulose is

marked by thin, winding or crooked lines.

ribulose

English

Noun

(wikipedia ribulose) (-)
  • (organic compound, carbohydrate) a ketopentose whose phosphate derivatives participate in photosynthesis

    • Anagrams

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    rivulose

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by thin, winding or crooked lines.

    • Related terms

    * rivulet

    References

    * Webster's New World College Dictionary (© 2010)