Question
Differentiate between nucleosides and nucleotides. Give one example for each.
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Answer
| Nucleoside | Nucleotide |
| 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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