CENTIMORGANS
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Centimorgans.
Centimorgans - as a noun
A length of chromosome in which an average of 0.01 crossover occurs per generation.
Example Sentences
"In genetics, centimorgans are used to measure genetic linkage."
"The DNA of two individuals can be compared by calculating the number of centimorgans shared."
"The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the fewer centimorgans are between them."
"The concept of centimorgans was developed by the geneticist Thomas Hunt Morgan."
"Genetic mapping can be done by measuring centimorgans."
Word Game Points
Is CENTIMORGANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centimorgans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CENTIMORGANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is CENTIMORGANS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centimorgans is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCENTIMORGANS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
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Valid WordCENTIMORGANS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.