Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

J0301 Adams, Sarah E. Grade 8, Kern County

Beta Carotene and Plant Cancer
Advisor: Mr. Corey Mitchell
School: Ollivier Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0302 Alvarez, Chelsea A. Grade 7, Riverside County

Yeast and its Effect on Food
Advisor: Mr. Danny Alvarez
School: Alessandro Middle School, Moreno Valley

J0303 Braunstein, Phillip J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Genetic Transformation and Cloning of Escherichia coli Bacteria
Advisor: Miss Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

J0304 Campos, Danica M. Grade 7, Orange County

The Right Fruit A Day, Lowers The Insulin Away!
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach

J0305 Contente, Jarred S. Grade 7, Fresno County

Determining Which Organic Solution Makes Plants and Roots Grow Best
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Middle School, Sanger

J0306 Cooper, Lisa M. Grade 8, Ventura County

The Effect of Stimulants and Depressants on Daphnia and Cells
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J0307 Corzine, Adam M. Grade 8, Ventura County

Regeneration: Ruler of the Kingdoms
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J0308 Dao, Nelson A. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

What is the Effect of Electromagnetic Fields on Chlorophyta Algae Cells?
Advisor: Mr. Paul Parry
School: Ramona Junior High School, Chino

J0309 Elias, Mark A. Grade 8, Kern County

Metabolism: Basic to Life
Advisor: Dr. Larry Adams
School: California City Middle School, California City

J0310 Harris, Kyla E. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Sugar's Kickin' In
Advisor: Ms. Anna Oren
School: Clifford Marine Science Magnet School, Redwood City

J0311 Harrison, Jonathan Y. Grade 7, Riverside County

Fat for Thought
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Aufranc
School: Monte Vista Middle School, San Jacinto

J0312 Hill, David A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Do Different Concentrations of "Slime" Affect the Activity Time of an Amoeba proteus?
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Bernstein
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J0313 Hokom, Erik W. Grade 8, Ventura County

Does Ethanol Have a Direct Effect on Macrophages?
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J0314 Kissinger, Ashley Grade 8, San Diego County

Does the Digestion of Olestra and Vegetable Oil Differ?
Advisor: Ms. Bonnie Stephens
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J0315 Liang, Bella C. Grade 7, Orange County

Does Your Drink Have Vitamin C?
Advisor: Ms. Marcy Dutta
School: Our Lady of Fatima School, San Clemente

J0316 Mitter, Sumeet S. Grade 8, Ventura County

Sugar Composition in Fruits With Implications for Diabetics: A Second Tier Study
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J0317 Ogle, Jeremey E. Grade 8, Fresno County

Which Cultured Yeast Would Produce the Highest Amount of Ethanol?
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Arnold
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J0318 Petropulos, Maxine N. Grade 7, Inyo County

Hungry Yeast
Advisor: Ms. Rose Todd
School: Owens Valley Unified School District, Independence

J0319 Russell, Alexandra E. Grade 8, San Francisco County

Does an Apple Each Day Make Green Bananas Go Away?
Advisor: Mrs. Kathleen Farrell
School: St. Brendan Elementary School, San Francisco

J0320 Smith, Matthew R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Tracking the A-TM Gene
Advisor: Mr. Michael Grasso
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

J0321 Stanford, Katia E. Grade 7, Orange County

Fresh Out the Bag: The Effect of the Zeolite Oya on Ripening Fruit
Advisor: Ms. Julie Ossman
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano

J0322 Vandergon, Kelly W. Grade 8, Fresno County

Is There Genetic Diversity in Mediterranean Fruit Fly Populations?
Advisor: Mr. Don VanNess
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis