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What is the difference between a nucleoside and nucleotide ?

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A nucleoside contains only two basic components of nucleic acids namely a pentose sugar and a nitrogenous base. A nucleotide contains all the three basic components of nucleic acids namely a phosphoric acid group, a pentose sugar and a nitrogenous base.
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