Nucleosides & Nucleotides
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Q. What is the difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?
a
Nucleotides have a hydroxyl group attached to the C3 of their ribose.
b
Nucleotides are phosphorylated.
c
Nucleotides have two or more phosphorus groups attached to their sugar, while nucleosides have one.
d
Nucleotides are attached to pyrimidines; nucleosides are attached to purines.
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