Differntiate between:
(a) Nucleotide and Nucleoside
(b) Amylose and Amylopectin
(a) Nucleotide is a molecule that contains a pentose sugar, a nitrogen base and phosphate group.
Nucleoside is a molecule that consists of a pentose sugar and nitrogen base.
(b) Amylose is an unbranched chain of D-glucose whereas Amylopectin is a branched chain of D - glucose.