What did we do?
For this project we were given a murder mystery story and used evidence to determine who committed the crime. We used fingerprinting, chromatography, DNA sequencing, and blood samples to collect evidence. We were also given a timeline of what happened to help determine the killer. There were 5 possible culprits: Norma Nanny, Sam Stubs, Theresa Thyme, Fred Fleckstone, and Glen Glendora.
How did you do it?
For this project we were given a murder mystery story and used evidence to determine who committed the crime. We used fingerprinting, chromatography, DNA sequencing, and blood samples to collect evidence. We were also given a timeline of what happened to help determine the killer. There were 5 possible culprits: Norma Nanny, Sam Stubs, Theresa Thyme, Fred Fleckstone, and Glen Glendora.
How did you do it?
What Did I Learn About:
Human Genetics/Inheritance and Genetic Diseases: For this project we were given a paper with the family history. We then wrote a family tree. We looked at individuals chromosomes and that helped us to find out if someone's kid had the same disease that they did. I learned how to use alleles and punnett squares to find out someone's chance of having a disease.
DNA fingerprinting + sequencing + Forensic Science: During this project I learned that there are three types of fingerprints: arc, whorl, and loop. I also learned that everyone has a different DNA sequence.
Two Thumbs Up: I liked doing all of the tests, especially the fingerprinting. I also liked having the challenge of trying to figure out who the culprit was.
Thumbs Down: I wonder if there were only two blood samples on the crime scene or if there were more that just were not found.
Human Genetics/Inheritance and Genetic Diseases: For this project we were given a paper with the family history. We then wrote a family tree. We looked at individuals chromosomes and that helped us to find out if someone's kid had the same disease that they did. I learned how to use alleles and punnett squares to find out someone's chance of having a disease.
DNA fingerprinting + sequencing + Forensic Science: During this project I learned that there are three types of fingerprints: arc, whorl, and loop. I also learned that everyone has a different DNA sequence.
Two Thumbs Up: I liked doing all of the tests, especially the fingerprinting. I also liked having the challenge of trying to figure out who the culprit was.
Thumbs Down: I wonder if there were only two blood samples on the crime scene or if there were more that just were not found.