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


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