Ribose is used in RNA and deoxyribose is used in DNA. The deoxy- designation refers to the lack of an alcohol, -OH, group as will be shown in detail further down. Ribose and deoxyribose are classified as monosaccharides, aldoses, pentoses, and are reducing sugars.
CARBOHYDRATES: Di, poly-Carbohydrates
Classification: Glucose
Carbo - Isomers: Galactose
