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What is the difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?

Options

  1. AA nucleoside contains a nitrogenous base and a sugar, while a nucleotide also includes a phosphate group along
  2. BA nucleoside consists of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group, while a nucleotide contains only
  3. CA nucleoside is a single-stranded molecule, while a nucleotide is double-stranded.
  4. DA nucleoside is found in DNA, while a nucleotide is found in RNA.

Correct answer

A. A nucleoside contains a nitrogenous base and a sugar, while a nucleotide also includes a phosphate group along

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) A nucleoside contains a nitrogenous base and a sugar, while a nucleotide also includes a phosphate group along with a nitrogenous base and a sugar .

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