This project was by far my favorite of the year. We were given a story about a murder and using different evidence that we found at the scene, and other things, we had to determine, who the killer was and what their motive was. In my group was Quinton "Big Q" Graybeal, Liz King, and Toni Spina.
Using forensics, we were able to identify the blood types on the knife, who the pen belonged to, who's fingerprints were on the table. Also, we identified genetic diseases, and possible motives in order to find the killer. In the end, we determined it was Nancy Normal. Everything is explained in the slide show below.
Using forensics, we were able to identify the blood types on the knife, who the pen belonged to, who's fingerprints were on the table. Also, we identified genetic diseases, and possible motives in order to find the killer. In the end, we determined it was Nancy Normal. Everything is explained in the slide show below.
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CONTENT
- Allele: one of a number of different forms of a gene
- Chromatography: the separation of a mixture by passing it in solution or suspension or as a vapor (as in gas chromatography) through a medium in which the components move at different rates.
- Co-dominant: both alleles contribute to the phenotype
- Dominant: relating to or denoting heritable characteristics that are controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring even when inherited from only one parent.
- Gene: sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and therefore determines a trait
- Genotype: the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Heterozygous: organisms that have two different alleles for the same trait
- Homozygous: organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular trait
- Phenotype: the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Polygenic: trait controlled by two or more genes
- Recessive: Gene that isn't expressed due to dominant overtaking it
- Karyotyping: the determination of the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
REFLECTION
This project was great and went really well. We had some trouble with figuring out the blood types as it didn't clot when it was supposed to, but we eventually got it to work.
2 things that I learned about myself: 1) If I work really hard on focusing and on keeping everyone on track, we can get a lot of high quality work done rapidly. 2) Staying organized is a major key to working well
2 things I can do better on: 1) I can always try to focus more and give more attention to my work and not Big Q. 2) Listen better to instructions
2 peaks: 1)Our work on our slideshow was very smooth and efficient as everybody was on task and working hard. 2) When looking at the chromosomes, some people lost some pieces of theirs but we were organized and did it well.
2 pits: 1) We were thrown off by our fingerprint analysis. We thought it matched someone else, but upon further review, we realized that it was Nancy's just backwards. 2) We set up our ink research on the pen incorrectly and had to get a new slip of paper and do it again.
This project was great and went really well. We had some trouble with figuring out the blood types as it didn't clot when it was supposed to, but we eventually got it to work.
2 things that I learned about myself: 1) If I work really hard on focusing and on keeping everyone on track, we can get a lot of high quality work done rapidly. 2) Staying organized is a major key to working well
2 things I can do better on: 1) I can always try to focus more and give more attention to my work and not Big Q. 2) Listen better to instructions
2 peaks: 1)Our work on our slideshow was very smooth and efficient as everybody was on task and working hard. 2) When looking at the chromosomes, some people lost some pieces of theirs but we were organized and did it well.
2 pits: 1) We were thrown off by our fingerprint analysis. We thought it matched someone else, but upon further review, we realized that it was Nancy's just backwards. 2) We set up our ink research on the pen incorrectly and had to get a new slip of paper and do it again.