What Does CM Stand For?
CM stands for Centimorgan
Centimorgan (CM) is a unit of measurement used in genetics to express the distance between genes on a chromosome. One centimorgan corresponds to a 1% probability of recombination occurring between two loci during meiosis. This metric helps geneticists quantify the relative positions of genes and is crucial for mapping genetic traits and understanding inheritance patterns.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym