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Bivalent vs Quadrivalent - What's the difference?

bivalent | quadrivalent | see also |

In chemistry terms the difference between bivalent and quadrivalent

is that bivalent is having a valence of 2 while quadrivalent is having a valence of four.

In genetics terms the difference between bivalent and quadrivalent

is that bivalent is any bivalent chromosome while quadrivalent is any quadrivalent chromosome.

bivalent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Having a valence of .
  • (genetics) Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.

    • Derived terms

    * bivalence * bivalency

    Related terms

    * univalent * polyvalent

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (genetics) Any bivalent chromosome.
    • ----

    quadrivalent

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) Having a valence of four.

    • Synonyms

    * tetravalent

    See also

    * bivalent * trivalent

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (genetics) Any quadrivalent chromosome.