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What isthe difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?

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Anucleoside is formed by the attachment of a base toposition of sugar.

Nucleoside= Sugar + Base

Onthe other hand, all the three basic components of nucleic acids(i.e., pentose sugar, phosphoric acid, and base) are present in anucleotide.

Nucleotide= Sugar + Base + Phosphoric acid


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