tetrad
US /ˈtet.ræd/
UK /ˈtet.ræd/
名詞
1.
四元組, 四人組
a group or set of four
範例:
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The ancient philosophers often discussed concepts in terms of a tetrad.
古代哲學家經常從四元組的角度討論概念。
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A tetrad of elements is often used in certain chemical reactions.
某些化學反應中常使用四元組元素。
2.
四分體
(in biology) a group of four chromatids formed by synapsis of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
範例:
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During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up to form a tetrad.
在減數分裂前期I中，同源染色體配對形成四分體。
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The formation of a tetrad is crucial for genetic recombination.
四分體的形成對基因重組至關重要。