bivalent
/baɪˈveɪlənt/
noun
- A pair of homologous chromosomes that join together during cell division.
- Each bivalent consists of four chromatids.
- Errors in bivalent formation can lead to genetic disorders.
- The number of bivalents in a cell equals half the number of chromosomes.
adjective
- Having two different parts, functions, or values; involving two things.
- The vaccine is bivalent, protecting against two different strains of the virus.
- The company's bivalent strategy focuses on both domestic and international markets.
- In chemistry, a bivalent atom can form two bonds with other atoms.
- In genetics, describing a pair of homologous chromosomes that come together during cell division.
- The formation of a bivalent is a key step in genetic recombination.
- Scientists observed the bivalent structure under the microscope.
- During meiosis, bivalent chromosomes align at the center of the cell.
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