Question

Differentiate between nucleoside and nucleotide​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nucleosides are responsible for encoding, transmitting and expressing genetic information in all living things. Nucleotides are building blocks of nucleic acids DNA and RNA. Nucleotides are composed of a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and at least one phosphate group.

Answer 2

Answer:

A compound that consists of a purine base combined with deoxyribose or ribose and is found especially in DNA or RNA is known as nucleoside

A compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group is known as nucleotide