noun🔗ShareChromosome bivalentAny bivalent chromosome."During meiosis, the bivalent ensures that each daughter cell receives one copy of each chromosome. "Pendant la méiose, le chromosome bivalent garantit que chaque cellule fille reçoit une copie de chaque chromosome.biologyanatomysexorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharebivalentHaving a valence of 2; having two ligands"The calcium ion is bivalent, allowing it to form strong connections with two other molecules in the cellular process. "L'ion calcium est bivalent, ce qui lui permet de former des liaisons fortes avec deux autres molécules dans le processus cellulaire.chemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBivalentOf, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis."During meiosis, the bivalent structure ensures that each daughter cell receives one copy of each chromosome. "Pendant la méiose, la structure bivalente garantit que chaque cellule fille reçoit une copie de chaque chromosome.biologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBivalent(of a vaccine) Protecting against two different viruses."The new flu shot is bivalent, protecting against both influenza A and influenza B viruses. "Le nouveau vaccin contre la grippe est bivalent, protégeant à la fois contre les virus de la grippe A et de la grippe B.medicinevirusChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
