What is the difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?

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What is the difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?

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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 of nucleic acids (i.e., pentose sugar, phosphoric acid, and base) are present in a nucleotide. Nucleotide = Sugar + Base + Phosphoric acid

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