For CentiMorgan (cM) we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Genetics and Genealogy, Genome and Microbiology.

Centimorgan (Cm) (Genetics and Genealogy)

The average length of DNA estimated from exchange of homologous genetic material, between chromosomes during meiosis, averaging 1 cross-over per 100 gametes. A unit of measure of recombination frequency. One centimorgan is equal to a 1% chance that a marker at one genetic locus will be separated from a marker at a second locus due to crossing-over in a single generation. In human beings, 1 centimorgan is equivalent, on average, to 1 million base pairs. See Gamete and Cross-Over.

Centimorgan (Cm) (Genome)

A unit of measure of recombination frequency. One centimorgan is equal to a 1% chance that a marker at one genetic locus will be separated from a marker at a second locus due to crossing over in a single generation. In human beings, one centimorgan is equivalent, on average, to one million base pairs.
See also: megabase

Centimorgan (Cm) (Microbiology)

A unit of measure of the statistical probability recombination frequency between alleles. One centimorgan is equal to a 1% chance that a marker at one genetic locus will be separated from a marker at a second locus due to crossing over in a single generation. In human beings, 1 centimorgan is equivalent, on average, to 1 million base pairs.

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