SpO₂

SpO₂ (Peripheral Saturation of Pulmonary O₂) refers to the oxygen saturation level measured in peripheral tissues (usually the fingertips or earlobes) using a pulse oximeter. Key Points About SpO₂: Normal Range: 95–100% (at sea level, in healthy…

Phenotype

A phenotype refers to the observable physical characteristics, traits, or behaviors of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype (genetic makeup) with the environment. Key Points: Definition: Phenotype:…

Genotype

A genotype is the complete set of genetic material (DNA/genes) an organism carries, representing its specific genetic makeup. It's the sequence of alleles (variants of a gene) inherited from parents,…

Reginald C. Punnett

Reginald Crundall Punnett (1875–1967) was a pioneering British geneticist whose work fundamentally shaped modern genetics. Below is a detailed overview of his life, contributions, and legacy: 👶 1. Early Life…
Punnett square

Punnett square

A Punnett square is a simple diagram used in genetics to predict the possible genotypes (genetic makeup) and phenotypes (observable traits) of offspring from a cross between two parents with…