One study suggests that low blood levels of vitamin D may increase risk for cognitive decline, while another study shows that consuming a diet rich in the antioxidant powerhouse vitamin E may help reduce the risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Deoxyribose is a pentose sugar important in the formation of DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid. Deoxyribose is a key building block of DNA. Its chemical structure allows for the replication of cells in DNA's double helix configuration. Deoxyribose contains 5 carbon atoms that are arranged to form the sugar's pentagonal shape.
DNA â the Master Molecule ï½ Deoxyribose ï½ 5-carbon sugar ï½ Each C is numbered (1â-5â) ï½ Phosphate ï½ Attaches to 5â C of deoxyribose 2â 1â 3â 4â 5â -. This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version.