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bivalent

adjective

Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis

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Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
T
Contains
IV
Scrabble score
13

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baɪˈveɪlənt

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adjective

  1. Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis

adjective

  1. Having a valence of two or having two valences

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