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Trivalent vs Quadrivalent - What's the difference?

trivalent | quadrivalent | see also |

Trivalent is a see also of quadrivalent.


In genetics|lang=en terms the difference between trivalent and quadrivalent

is that trivalent is (genetics) any trivalent chromosome while quadrivalent is (genetics) any quadrivalent chromosome.

As adjectives the difference between trivalent and quadrivalent

is that trivalent is (inorganic chemistry) having a valence of 3 while quadrivalent is (chemistry) having a valence of four.

As nouns the difference between trivalent and quadrivalent

is that trivalent is (genetics) any trivalent chromosome while quadrivalent is (genetics) any quadrivalent chromosome.

trivalent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (inorganic chemistry) having a valence of 3

    • Noun

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

    quadrivalent

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * tetravalent

    See also

    * bivalent * trivalent

    Noun

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