TOPIC: Bloom syndrome OR Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome)

Part A –

Topic Definition – Topic clearly defined, Topic sufficiently broad to cover all requirements

Reason – Reason for choosing topic clearly explained

Genetic structures/ processes – At least 2 genetic structures or processes identified

Organization, logic, details – Accurate use of scientific terminology enhances the project.

Part B –

Introduction – Describes topic clearly, explains what interests them about topic and Explains why the topic is relevant to their life

Heredity – Identifies at least 1 principle of heredity, the principle identified applies to the topic

Molecular Genetics – Identifies at least 1 principle of molecular genetics, the principle identified applies to the topic

Genetic variation – Identifies at least 1 principle of mutation, Identifies at least 1 principle of DNA repair, Identifies at least 1 principle of population genetics and Identifies at least 1 principle of multifactorial traits, the principles identified apply to the topic

Bioethics – Identifies at least 2 different perspectives. The perspectives identified apply to the topic. Perspectives are clearly explained

Part C –

DNA structure and replication – Introduction provides a scope of the project and identifies the chosen mutation. Mutation actually impacts DNA replication. Comparison to normal DNA replication explained. Impact of mutation on DNA replication explained. 

Genomic analysis – Discovery of the mutation explained. Symptoms of the disease identified

Transcription and translation – Comparison to normal transcription and translation explained. Description of how the mutation leads to one of the symptoms.

Genetic Engineering – Basics of genetic engineering explained. At least 2 ways that genetic engineering can help us learn more about the disease described.

Organization, logic, details – Work meets the minimum length requirement. Communication shows order and logic.

Part D –

Introduction – Describes topic clearly. Gives sufficient background of topic, Explains what interests them about the topic. Explains why the topic is relevant to their life.

Heredity – Identifies at least 1 principles of heredity. The principle identified applies to the topic, how the principle applies to the topic is explained.

Molecular Genetics – Identifies at least 1 principles of molecular genetics. The principle identified applies to the topic. How the principle applies to the topic is explained.

Genetic variation – How mutation relates to the topic is explained. How DNA repair relates to the topic is explained, how population genetics relates to the topic is explained. How multifactorial traits relate to the topic is explained

Bioethics – Identifies multiple perspectives concerning bioethics, Evaluates the validity of the different perspectives. Takes a stand on the issue

Organization, logic, details – Work meets the minimum length requirement. Communication shows order and logic and Accurate use of scientific terminology enhances the project.

Attachment:- Score Guide.rar