Question

Differentiate between nucleoside and nucleotide.

Answer 1

Following are the differences between nucleoside and nucleotide : -

	Nucleoside	Nucleotide
1	A nucleoside is a compound formed by the union of a nitrogen base with a pentose sugar.	A nucleotide is a compound formed by the union of a nitrogen base, a nitrogen sugar and phosphate.
2	It is a component of nucleotide.	A nucleotide is formed through phosphorylation of nucleotide,
3	It is slightly basic in nature.	A nucleotide is acidic in nature.
4	Example - Adenosine.	Example: - Adenylic acid.