Term Name:	D-ribose metabolic process
Synonyms:	D-ribose metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving D-ribose (ribo-pentose). As beta-D-ribofuranose, D-ribose forms the glycose group of all ribonucleosides, ribonucleotides and ribonucleic acids, and also of ribose phosphates, various glycosides, some coenzymes and some forms of vitamin B12.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006014]    QuickGO    AmiGO