Honors Biology Optional Extra Credit: Research Paper on a Genetic Anomaly

This project involves writing a research paper for extra credit points. I will grade it using the rubric below for a maximum of 12 bonus points added to your lowest test or project grade for 3rd quarter. The citations and format must be AP.All information must be typed. The citations must be legitimate, credible scientific sources that I will check. I will not accept any paper after Wednesday, March 16th. You may submit papers electronically by email to me or hand them in. [email protected]

A genetic anomaly could be a genetic disorder or disease but could also be a trait like polydactyl (extra fingers or toes). Genetic Anomaly Research Paper Rubric

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points Genetics of the Choice of genetic Missing one of the Missing two of the Missing more than anomaly anomaly has some requirements from 3 requirements from two points from the importance to individual point column the 3 point column 3 point column with it. (freckles: example of anomaly with very little importance) Gene & chromosome associated with the genetic anomaly is correctly identified. Paper includes an image, using proper symbols for genotype. Description of mode of inheritance (autosomal dominant or recessive, X-linked recessive, co- dominant or incomplete dominance. Includes 2 citations from scientific sources. Symptoms Describes symptoms, Missing one of the Missing two of the Missing more than (phenotype) including complications to requirements from 3 requirements from two points from the health, life expectancy point column the 3 point column 3 point column of person with it, challenges the individual and his family face Includes an image of a person displaying symptoms (in the photo) Includes two citations from scientific source. Treatments and Includes current Missing one of the Missing two of the Missing more than Therapies treatments for anomaly requirements from 3 requirements from two points from the Includes possible future point column the 3 point column 3 point column and current medical research Includes at least two citations from scientific source. Mechanics of Paper is organized in Missing one of the Missing two of the Missing more than the paper presentation of requirements from 3 requirements from two points from the information point column the 3 point column 3 point column There are no spelling or grammatical errors. The paper is in correct AP format