The Purpose
In this project, we were given the task of solving a murder using different methods of forensic science. We then had to give the case a verdict and present it to the class. Here is some of the lead in information that we were given from the crime scene:
Carlton Comet was found murdered with a knife on February 8th, 2018 during his picnic near San Marin high school.
Our slideshow can be found below:
Carlton Comet was found murdered with a knife on February 8th, 2018 during his picnic near San Marin high school.
Our slideshow can be found below:
Genetics
Here are some useful words to help you understand genetics:
Dominance: the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other.
Incomplete Dominance: A form of intermediate inheritance in which one allele for a specific trait is not completely expressed over its paired allele.
Co-dominance: A form of dominance wherein the alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed.
Mutation: A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.
These definitions helped us along our way during the project to give us a better understanding of the work we were doing. Such as mutation helping us solve the mystery of who had a certain disease found on the murder weapon.
Dominance: the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other.
Incomplete Dominance: A form of intermediate inheritance in which one allele for a specific trait is not completely expressed over its paired allele.
Co-dominance: A form of dominance wherein the alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed.
Mutation: A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.
These definitions helped us along our way during the project to give us a better understanding of the work we were doing. Such as mutation helping us solve the mystery of who had a certain disease found on the murder weapon.
Genetic Engineering
During this project we also completed a lab that involved transforming pGLO into a bacteria. The results for this lab are below.
Reflection
This project was very long but the whole time was interesting and helpful to my understanding of genetics, heredity, and genetic engineering. Some things that went well during this project were the speedy completion of each step while still having them thoroughly completed. One thing that didn't quite work out for our group was the organization of our work. I learned that I have the ability to put a group in the right direction even if not being the leader of the group, I also learned that I am able to make the most of the time our group has to complete the project in the most efficient way possible. One thing I could have done better was to spread out the work more evenly among group members especially because I was absent for a few days during the lab. Another thing I could improve on for the future is to put my ideas out to the group in a stronger manner so that they are considered more seriously by the rest of my group. This will help boost the amount of content I contribute to my group on a daily basis.