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The correct spelling is bivalent.

How to pronounce bivalent

noun

IPA: /baɪˈveɪlənt/

Say it like: Biv-ale-nt

The correct spelling is bivalent. Any bivalent chromosome.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any bivalent chromosome.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a valence of 2; having two ligands
  2. 2.Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.
  3. 3.(of a vaccine) Protecting against two different viruses.

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