[Math] bipartite graph – sufficient and necessary conditions

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Sorry for a silly question, I got confused with the definition of bipartite graph.

What is a necessary and sufficient condition for a bipartite graph.

A bipartite graph has not odd circle

The above property defined as a sufficient conditions, does it mean that all possible even circles is absolutely eligible in bipartite graph?

It's of course a necessary condition, but I am not sure whether it is a sufficient.

Addendum:

What's wrong in the following graph with even circle?

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Best Answer

It is both necessary and sufficient; you’ll find a proof here. And yes, a bipartite graph can have even cycles of any size.

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