CSSF Category Awards: 2012
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Junior Division

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J0524 — First Place

Arpita Singhal, Grade 8
Herbalism as a Hypoglycemic Agent: Evaluation of Alpha Amylase Inhibition by Different Medicinal Plants
Advisor: Dr. Roger Terril
School: Challenger School, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County

J0512 — Second Place

Nathan J. Matalavage, Grade 7
Spin That Wheel
Advisor: Mrs. Darcy Lawson
School: Notre Dame School, Chico, Butte County

J0517 — Third Place

Anchit Narain, Grade 8
Preparing For Biofuels: Finding Alternative Sources for Cellulosic Ethanol by Calculating Glucose Creation in Substrates
Advisor: Mr. Siva Subramanian
School: Granite Ridge Intermediate, Fresno, Fresno County

J0521 — Fourth Place

Barron Regan, Grade 6
The Effects of Antioxidants on Agrobacterium tumefaciens Induced Plant Tumors
Advisor: Ms. Sharon Escalona-Olsen
School: American Martyrs School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County

J0510 — Honorable Mention

Nikhil A. Madan, Grade 8
Is the Reishi Mushroom Mutagenic?
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Schumacher
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0514 — Honorable Mention

Maria R. McKinney, Grade 7
Comparing Biogas Yield from Anaerobic Digestion
Advisor: Ms. Diane Bredt
School: St. Mark's School, San Rafael, Marin County