A nucleoside triphosphate is a molecule containing a nitrogenous base bound to a 5-carbon sugar, with three phosphate groups bound to the sugar. It is an example of a nucleotide.

What do nucleoside triphosphates do?

A nucleoside triphosphate is a molecule containing a nitrogenous base bound to a 5-carbon sugar (either ribose or deoxyribose), with three phosphate groups bound to the sugar. ... Nucleoside triphosphates also serve as a source of energy for cellular reactions and are involved in signalling pathways.

What is the difference between ATP and the nucleoside triphosphates?

the nucleoside triphosphates have two phosphate groups; ATP has three phosphate groups.