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What is the difference between a nucleoside and anucleotide?



Answer -

A nucleoside is formed by the attachment of a base to position of sugar.

Nucleoside = Sugar + Base

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

Nucleotide = Sugar + Base + Phosphoric acid

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