Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

J0401 Al-Amin, Mumtahana T. Grade 7, San Diego County

Diverse Yogurt Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Hanan Deeb
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego

J0402 Azizi, Shabnum Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does Temperature Affect the Reaction Rate between Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Amy Ricketts
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

J0403 Borges, Patricia G. Grade 8, Ventura County

Antibodies Bind to Proteins in a Very Specific Manner Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Troy Labnow
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park

J0404 de la Puente, Lauren A. Grade 7, Riverside County

The Process of Fermentation Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona

J0405 Fang, Miranda D. Grade 8, Ventura County

Category Award
A Leaf's True Color Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Denise Agapoff
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0406 Harrison, Samantha L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

DNA the Onion Way Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena

J0407 Hatayama, Leah A. Grade 6, Fresno County

Category Award
The Effects of Honey on Longevity of Fruits and Vegetables Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Keith Berry
School: Lone Star Elementary School, Fresno

J0408 Kamal, Adel M. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Feel the Burn Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Khatereh Iranmanesh
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena

J0409 Morris, Jenna D. Grade 8, Tulare County

Catalase Kinetics: The Effect of the Temperature of Catalase Enzymes on Hydrogen Peroxide Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J0410 Palmer, Carolina A. Grade 8, San Diego County

DNA Testing: Commercial Kits vs. Household Methods Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0411 Reed, Allison P. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Did a Mutation in the p53 Tumor Suppressor Gene Cause a Cancer in My Dog? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rosa Nagaishi
School: Foshay (James A.) Learning Center, Los Angeles

J0412 Soo Hoo, Wesley I. Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
Hydrogen Bonds: Important in Biology, but Does Antibody Care? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0413 Suh, Jane Y. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Converting Fruit Waste into Energy: The Effects of Pectinase on the Degradation of Fruits Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Richardson
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J0414 Sumanga, Roxanne Y. Grade 8, San Diego County

Tumor Cells Associated in the Lymph Nodes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carmela Arstill
School: National City Middle School, National City

J0415 Webb, Patrick D. Grade 7, Mendocino County

DNA: Whose Is Heavier? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Amy Talbot
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah