2003 Category Winners in
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

First Place: J0402: Bates, Samantha L. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Do Mutations in the GAG Gene Impact the Ability of HIV-1 to Kill T-Cells?
Advisor: Ms. Greta Betteo
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont
Second Place: J0412: Suh, Carol Y. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
How to Get the Most Juice from Your Apples: How Pectinase Enzymes Affect Apples
Advisor: Ms. Sue Song
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates
Third Place: J0404: Haile, Jonathan T.C. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Does Red Clover Contain an Effective Phytoestrogen? Do Extracts of Red Clover Bind to the Estrogen Receptor?
Advisor: Mr. Norm Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles
Third Place: J0404: McCluskey, Riley E. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Does Red Clover Contain an Effective Phytoestrogen? Do Extracts of Red Clover Bind to the Estrogen Receptor?
Advisor: Mr. Norm Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles
Honorable Mention: J0411: Shields, Rebecca K. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Jell-o or Gel-no: Which Fruits Contain a Protein-Digesting Enzyme that Prevents Gelatin from Solidifying?
Advisor: Ms. Allison Haselton
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos