What is the difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?

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(N/A) nucleoside is formed by the attachment of a base to the $1'$ position of a pentose sugar.
$\text{Nucleoside} = \text{Sugar} + \text{Base}$
On the other hand,a nucleotide contains all three basic components of nucleic acids: a pentose sugar,a phosphoric acid group,and a nitrogenous base.
$\text{Nucleotide} = \text{Sugar} + \text{Base} + \text{Phosphoric acid}$

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