Assertion: d ribose | /r/HasProperty | essential
Facets:
value: for life
type: PURPOSE
value: for cellular metabolism
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: D-Ribose is a simple sugar used by all living cells and is essential for cellular metabolism as a major component of the genetic material, RNA and DNA.
text: D-ribose is essential for life and can be made by the body (e.g., from glucose).