But, the prefix deoxy means that this particular form of ribose has lost one of its oxygen molecules, making it deoxyribose. Deoxyribose is missing an oxygen where the red star is located. Unlock Content
Magnesium sulfate is highly soluble in water. The anhydrous form is strongly hygroscopic, and can be used as a desiccant. It is the primary substance that causes the absorption of sound in seawater (acoustic energy is converted to thermal energy).
It is also often combined with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to help dissolve kidney stones. Magnesium has been used as a treatment for other conditions as well, including Raynaudâs disease, skeletal muscle spasm from injury or trauma, gangrene, epilepsy, spastic colon, dry skin, nervous irritability, and lead toxicity.