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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following:
Nucleosides and Nucleotides
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उत्तर
| Basis of Difference | Nucleosides | Nucleotides |
|---|---|---|
| Components | A nucleoside consists of a pentose sugar joined to a nitrogenous base. | A nucleotide consists of a pentose sugar, a nitrogenous base and one or more phosphate groups. |
| Formation | A nucleoside forms when a sugar combines with a nitrogenous base. | A nucleotide forms when phosphate is added to a nucleoside. |
| Phosphate group | A nucleoside does not contain a phosphate group. | A nucleotide contains at least one phosphate group. |
| Examples | Adenosine and cytidine are examples of nucleosides. | AMP and CMP are examples of nucleotides. |
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