BIVALENT


Meaning of BIVALENT in English

I. (ˈ)bī+ adjective

Etymology: bi- (I) + valent; translation of German zweiwertig

1. : having a valence of two

2. : double — used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis

3.

a. of an antigen, hapten, or antibody : having two sites for combination with antibody or antigen

b. of an antibody : capable of producing agglutination or precipitation under ordinary experimental conditions

II. noun

( -s )

: a pair of synaptic chromosomes

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