noun
- chromosomes that form groups of four during meiosis, typically consisting of two homologous pairs that have exchanged genetic material
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- The formation of quadrivalents during meiosis can lead to genetic recombination.
- Scientists observed quadrivalents in the plant cells under the microscope.
- Quadrivalents are important structures in understanding chromosome behavior.
- The presence of quadrivalents indicates successful chromosome pairing.
- Researchers studied how quadrivalents separate during cell division.