The pentose sugar present mainly in the heart muscle is

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The pentose sugar present mainly in the heart muscle is
(A) Lyxose (B) Ribose
(C) Arabinose (D) Xylose

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(B) Ribose: Ribose is a pentose sugar found mainly in the heart muscle, as it is crucial for synthesizing ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which provides energy for cellular functions.