1999 Category Winners in
Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

First Place: J0305

Gee, Timothy P. Grade 8, San Francisco County
Is Melanin Formation Part of a Plant's Octadecanoid Pathway Induced Defense System?
Advisor: Mr. Cecil Wong
School: Cornerstone Academy, San Francisco

Second Place: J0309

Swyer, Cody W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
The Effect of Selected Sweeteners on Enzymatic Browning in Apples
Advisor: Ms. Amy Keeler
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

Third Place: J0303

Bruton, Barbie A. Grade 8, Ventura County
A Comparison of Amino Acids in a Fossilized and Modern Day Shell
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

Honorable Mention: J0306

Gorish, Casey E. Grade 8, Kern County
Countertop Electrophoresis
Advisor: Dr. Edmundo Castro
School: Murray Junior High School, Ridgecrest