Evidence of Work
During this project, we were given a case file for a crime. This crime was the murder of Carelton Commet. We had to analyze our data and perform labs in order to determine who committed the crime. We used methods like DNA fingerprinting, ink chromatography, blood types, karyotypes and fingerprinting. Once we had determined who committed the crime, we had to create a presentation to prove our claim. We presented in front of our class and a few mock trial judges. Our final product was a twenty slide presentation which attempted to charge a Nancy Normal with first degree murder. It turned out that she probably should have been charged with second degree murder, but we tried.
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Heterozygous- This is when the genotype has different alleles. Some of the genetic disorders that the suspects had could be passed down even if the person had a heterozygous geneotype.
Homologous- This is when the genotype has the same alleles. Certain genetic disorders which the suspects had needed a homologous genotype to show up.
Recessive- This means that the trait needs to be homologous to be expressed. If a genetic disorder, like the ones that the suspects had, was not dominant but the subject had a homologous genotype for that disease, then the disease would show up.
Dominant- This means that the trait will always be expressed if present. The suspects who were heterozygous for certain genetic diseases still had them if the disease was dominant.
Co-dominance- This is when one trait is not dominant over the other so they both show up. A white flower with red spots is an example of co-dominance because both traits show up, but neither is dominant over the other.
Incomplete Dominance- This is again, when neither trait is dominant, but the traits combine instead of both showing up. A pink flower is an example of incomplete dominance because it is a mixture of red and white.
Inheritance- These are the traits that are passed down from parents to their young. Many of the genetic disorders from our project were inherited by the suspects from their parents.
Allele- This is the variation of a gene. (Aa, AA, aa) The allele often determines whether or not a genetic disease affects a person.
Chromosome- A Chromosome is a way of storing all genetic information in a safe way. We examined chromosomes found at the crime scene and from each suspect to find out what genetic disorders each suspect had and matched them to the DNA found at the crime scene.
DNA Replication- This is the process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule. When DNA is replicated, mutations can occur, and these mutations can result in the genetic disorders we see in the suspects.
DNA Mutations- Mutations are random changes in an organism's DNA that can result in physical and genetic changes. If a genetic disorder is not inherited, then it is most likely the result of a mutation.
DNA Fingerprinting- This is the process of identifying an individual or comparing two organisms through a DNA sample. DNA can be spread out through gel electrophoresis and then compared easily to other samples to identify who the DNA belongs to. We used this as a method of identifying who's DNA was at the crime scene.
Ink Chromatography- This is a method of separating out a substance to see its components. We used ink chromatography to identify which pen at the crime scene was used to write the death note.
Karyotype- A karyotype is the number and appearance of chromosomes in an organism's cells. We used karyotypes to figure out who's DNA was at each crime scene based on the genetic disorders in the chromosomes.
Pedigree- A family's history, including genetic information. We used pedigrees to find out which of the suspects had genetic disorders and to establish motives.
Klinefelter's Disease- A genetic disorder where a male is born with an extra X chromosome. Causes feminine symptoms in the male body. Fred Flimmer had Klinefelter's Disease.
Triple X Syndrome- A genetic disorder where a female has three X chromosomes. Often caused by a mutation in the egg or sperm. Symptoms include being taller than normal and developmental issues. Nancy Normal had Triple X Syndrome.
Jacob's Syndrome- A genetic disorder where a male has an extra Y chromosome. Usually caused by a cell division error in sperm production. Symptoms include being taller than average and learning problems. Sam Sophomore and Carelton Commet had Jacob's Syndrome.
Down Syndrome- A genetic disorder in both males and females caused by an extra 21st chromosome. Symptoms include upward turned eyes and developmental issues. Theresa Terra had down syndrome.
During this project, we were given a case file for a crime. This crime was the murder of Carelton Commet. We had to analyze our data and perform labs in order to determine who committed the crime. We used methods like DNA fingerprinting, ink chromatography, blood types, karyotypes and fingerprinting. Once we had determined who committed the crime, we had to create a presentation to prove our claim. We presented in front of our class and a few mock trial judges. Our final product was a twenty slide presentation which attempted to charge a Nancy Normal with first degree murder. It turned out that she probably should have been charged with second degree murder, but we tried.
Content
Heterozygous- This is when the genotype has different alleles. Some of the genetic disorders that the suspects had could be passed down even if the person had a heterozygous geneotype.
Homologous- This is when the genotype has the same alleles. Certain genetic disorders which the suspects had needed a homologous genotype to show up.
Recessive- This means that the trait needs to be homologous to be expressed. If a genetic disorder, like the ones that the suspects had, was not dominant but the subject had a homologous genotype for that disease, then the disease would show up.
Dominant- This means that the trait will always be expressed if present. The suspects who were heterozygous for certain genetic diseases still had them if the disease was dominant.
Co-dominance- This is when one trait is not dominant over the other so they both show up. A white flower with red spots is an example of co-dominance because both traits show up, but neither is dominant over the other.
Incomplete Dominance- This is again, when neither trait is dominant, but the traits combine instead of both showing up. A pink flower is an example of incomplete dominance because it is a mixture of red and white.
Inheritance- These are the traits that are passed down from parents to their young. Many of the genetic disorders from our project were inherited by the suspects from their parents.
Allele- This is the variation of a gene. (Aa, AA, aa) The allele often determines whether or not a genetic disease affects a person.
Chromosome- A Chromosome is a way of storing all genetic information in a safe way. We examined chromosomes found at the crime scene and from each suspect to find out what genetic disorders each suspect had and matched them to the DNA found at the crime scene.
DNA Replication- This is the process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule. When DNA is replicated, mutations can occur, and these mutations can result in the genetic disorders we see in the suspects.
DNA Mutations- Mutations are random changes in an organism's DNA that can result in physical and genetic changes. If a genetic disorder is not inherited, then it is most likely the result of a mutation.
DNA Fingerprinting- This is the process of identifying an individual or comparing two organisms through a DNA sample. DNA can be spread out through gel electrophoresis and then compared easily to other samples to identify who the DNA belongs to. We used this as a method of identifying who's DNA was at the crime scene.
Ink Chromatography- This is a method of separating out a substance to see its components. We used ink chromatography to identify which pen at the crime scene was used to write the death note.
Karyotype- A karyotype is the number and appearance of chromosomes in an organism's cells. We used karyotypes to figure out who's DNA was at each crime scene based on the genetic disorders in the chromosomes.
Pedigree- A family's history, including genetic information. We used pedigrees to find out which of the suspects had genetic disorders and to establish motives.
Klinefelter's Disease- A genetic disorder where a male is born with an extra X chromosome. Causes feminine symptoms in the male body. Fred Flimmer had Klinefelter's Disease.
Triple X Syndrome- A genetic disorder where a female has three X chromosomes. Often caused by a mutation in the egg or sperm. Symptoms include being taller than normal and developmental issues. Nancy Normal had Triple X Syndrome.
Jacob's Syndrome- A genetic disorder where a male has an extra Y chromosome. Usually caused by a cell division error in sperm production. Symptoms include being taller than average and learning problems. Sam Sophomore and Carelton Commet had Jacob's Syndrome.
Down Syndrome- A genetic disorder in both males and females caused by an extra 21st chromosome. Symptoms include upward turned eyes and developmental issues. Theresa Terra had down syndrome.
Reflection
I felt that I actually worked fairly hard on this project, but I had areas to work on. My communication fell off a little bit during this project. Often times, my teammates seemed confused on what we were supposed to be doing, and I did not make it clear to them. Next project, I will be talking to my teammates constantly and making sure we are on the same page. The other area that I want to improve for my next project is empathy. This is connected in a way to my communication. I think that if I had tried to put myself in my teammates' shoes more, then I would have understood that they needed me to talk to them, and they would have felt more comfortable and confident. In the upcoming project, I will try to be more empathetic towards my teammates and make sure they are alright.
My work ethic for this project was pretty solid. I got down to business on all of the labs and finding the evidence. Near the end of the project, I even worked on our presentation at home. In the future, I will make sure to keep my same level of focus and get my work done. Leadership was another place that I am confident that I did well in. I took responsibility for this project and coordinated our presentation with confidence. Moving on, I will keep my groups on task and take responsibility, but also not be too controlling.
I felt that I actually worked fairly hard on this project, but I had areas to work on. My communication fell off a little bit during this project. Often times, my teammates seemed confused on what we were supposed to be doing, and I did not make it clear to them. Next project, I will be talking to my teammates constantly and making sure we are on the same page. The other area that I want to improve for my next project is empathy. This is connected in a way to my communication. I think that if I had tried to put myself in my teammates' shoes more, then I would have understood that they needed me to talk to them, and they would have felt more comfortable and confident. In the upcoming project, I will try to be more empathetic towards my teammates and make sure they are alright.
My work ethic for this project was pretty solid. I got down to business on all of the labs and finding the evidence. Near the end of the project, I even worked on our presentation at home. In the future, I will make sure to keep my same level of focus and get my work done. Leadership was another place that I am confident that I did well in. I took responsibility for this project and coordinated our presentation with confidence. Moving on, I will keep my groups on task and take responsibility, but also not be too controlling.