Question
Differentiate between nucleosides and nucleotides. Give one example for each.

Answer

NucleosideNucleotide
It is a compound formed by the combination of a nitrogen base with a pentose sugar.It is a compound formed by the combination of a nitrogen base, pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.
It is a component of a nucleotide.Components of nucleic acids (formed by phosphorylation of a nucleoside).
Slightly basic in nature.Acidic in nature.
e.g., guanosine, adenosine, etc.e.g., guanylic acid, adenylic acid, etc.

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