1996 Category Winners in
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

First Place: J0312

Mitter, Sumeet S. Grade 7, Ventura County
Sugars in Fruits and Vegetables: Implications for Diabetics
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

Second Place: J0304

Denicola, Matthew M. Grade 7, Orange County
Gamma Irradiation with the Radioisotope Cobalt-60 and its Effect on the Oxidative Process
Advisor: Mrs. Maureen Haskins
School: St. Norbert School, Orange

Third Place: J0316

Weiszbrod, Lacey A. Grade 8, Fresno County
It Keeps Glowing and Glowing
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

Honorable Mention: J0315

Tabsh, Kareem K. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
Determining The Rh Factor of a Fetal Cell Using DNA Fingerprinting
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles