Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

J0401 Avaness, Christara Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Temperature on an Enzyme's Ability to Digest Protein Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. A. Perian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J0402 Bates, Samantha L. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Category Award
Do Mutations in the GAG Gene Impact the Ability of HIV-1 to Kill T-Cells? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Greta Betteo
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont

J0403 Darbonne, Adam C. Grade 8, San Mateo County

mRNA and Cell Division: Is There a Connection? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Walter Bean
School: Abbott Middle School, San Mateo

J0404 Haile, Jonathan T.C. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Does Red Clover Contain an Effective Phytoestrogen? Do Extracts of Red Clover Bind to the Estrogen Receptor? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norm Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J0404 McCluskey, Riley E. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Does Red Clover Contain an Effective Phytoestrogen? Do Extracts of Red Clover Bind to the Estrogen Receptor? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norm Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J0405 Hill, Lorena S. Grade 6, Kern County

Does Dieting, Age, and/or Gender Stimulate Your Sugar Level? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Katy Auffaunt
School: Owens (Bessie E.) Intermediate, Bakersfield

J0406 Kletzer, Benjamin N. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

Extracting DNA at Home: Can I Do It? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jill Matthies
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

J0407 Marash-Whitman, David I. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions: What Affects Their Rate? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Kulka
School: South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, Sunnyvale

J0408 Millheiser, Shaine D. Grade 7, Orange County

Search for the Seven Repeat Sequence Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Warren
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano

J0409 Nahigian, Alexis J. Grade 6, Fresno County

A Study of Osmosis and Diffusion through a Simulated Cell Membrane Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J0410 Reed, Michelle K. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Protecting DNA (The Code of Life) from Oxidation Damage by using Antioxidant Pills Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rosa Nagaishi
School: Foshay (James A.) Learning Center, Los Angeles

J0411 Shields, Rebecca K. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Category Award
Jell-o or Gel-no: Which Fruits Contain a Protein-Digesting Enzyme that Prevents Gelatin from Solidifying? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Allison Haselton
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos

J0412 Suh, Carol Y. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
How to Get the Most Juice from Your Apples: How Pectinase Enzymes Affect Apples Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sue Song
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates