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bivalent

/baɪˈveɪlənt/

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noun

二价体，联会体

Any bivalent chromosome.

Examples :

"During meiosis, the bivalent ensures that each daughter cell receives one copy of each chromosome. "

在减数分裂过程中，二价体（联会体）确保每个子细胞都能获得每条染色体的一个拷贝。

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adjective

二价，二价的。

Having a valence of 2; having two ligands

Examples :

"The calcium ion is bivalent, allowing it to form strong connections with two other molecules in the cellular process. "

钙离子是二价的，因此能够与细胞过程中的另外两个分子形成牢固的连接。

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adjective

二价体，联会复合体

Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.

Examples :

"During meiosis, the bivalent structure ensures that each daughter cell receives one copy of each chromosome. "

在减数分裂过程中，二价体结构确保每个子细胞都能获得每条染色体的一个拷贝。

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adjective

二价的，双价的

(of a vaccine) Protecting against two different viruses.

Examples :

"The new flu shot is bivalent, protecting against both influenza A and influenza B viruses. "

新型流感疫苗是二价的，可以同时预防甲型和乙型流感病毒。