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Meaning of word univalent from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

univalent   adjective

Meaning : Used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.

Example : A univalent chromosome.

Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis.

bivalent, double

Used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.

multivalent

Meaning : Having a valence of 1.

Synonyms : monovalent

Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.

multivalent, polyvalent