Univalent
adjective
1.
Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent.
2.
Genetics. (of a chromosome) single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis.
adjective
1.
(of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue
2.
(chem) another word for monovalent
univalent u·ni·va·lent (yōō’nĭ-vā’lənt)
adj.
Having valence 1.
Having only one valence.
Of or relating to a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.
n.
A univalent chromosome.u’ni·va’lence or u’ni·va’len·cy n.
univalent
(y’nĭ-vā’lənt)
Having a valence of 1.
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