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l-gulonolactone

Pronunciation: gū-lon′ō-lak′tōn
The immediate precursor of ascorbic acid in those animals capable of ascorbic acid biosynthesis.

Synonym(s): dihydroascorbic acid, l-gulono-γ-lactone




 

 

 

 

 

 



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