Definitions
- Describing a chemical element or compound that has only one valence electron. - Referring to a vaccine that targets a single strain of a virus or bacteria. - Talking about an antibody that can bind to only one antigenic site.
- Referring to the state of having only one valence electron. - Talking about the ability of an antibody to bind to only one antigenic site. - Describing the specificity of a vaccine that targets a single strain of a virus or bacteria.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to chemistry and biology.
- 2Both words refer to the concept of singularity or specificity.
- 3Both words have the prefix 'mono-', which means 'one'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Monovalent is used to describe a chemical element or compound, a vaccine, or an antibody, while monovalence is used to describe the state of having only one valence electron or the specificity of a vaccine or antibody.
- 2Focus: Monovalent emphasizes the singular nature of the element or compound, while monovalence emphasizes the specificity of the vaccine or antibody.
- 3Application: Monovalent is used in chemistry and medicine, while monovalence is used primarily in chemistry and immunology.
Remember this!
Monovalent and monovalence are related terms that refer to the singularity or specificity of a chemical element, compound, vaccine, or antibody. However, monovalent is an adjective used to describe the singular nature of the element or compound, while monovalence is a noun used to describe the specificity of the vaccine or antibody.
