Your first task in Part 1 will be to choose a topic that fulfills the requirements for the project. The topic you choose must involve a genetic predisposition for a biochemical disease resulting from protein dysfunction or dysregulation. You will be required to construct a written report explaining the biochemical process that is influenced or affected in addition to describing the genetic patterns of inheritance. Topics could include cancer biology, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic disorders.
In choosing your topic, review the following requirements for Part 2 of this project and make sure to select a topic that will allow you to research and report on the following in Unit 8.
To complete Part 1 this unit, you will need to submit a paragraph addressing the following:
Briefly summarize the condition, trait, or disease you have chosen, including the protein(s) involved and biochemical process that is influenced or altered.
How is the condition, trait, or disease inherited?
How does the topic of your choice meet the requirements for the project? Explain any difficulties you had, or strategies you used, to justify your paper topic choice.
Provide three credible references.
You will perform library and internet research in order to locate at least three references that relate to your topic. Two of these references should come from books and/or peer-reviewed journal articles. The other references can come from websites (do not use Wikipedia).
LOOK AHEAD: PART 2 CRITERIA
Explain the genetic consequences of the observed trait or conditions. Compare and contrast the normal and disease state of the condition and the genetic differences that result in protein dysfunction or dysregulation.
Describe how the condition is inherited and the population genetics related to the condition. Explain the relationship between genetic information transfer and the structure of nucleic acids.
Include a biochemistry review that focuses on the medically applicable concepts and techniques that form the underpinnings of the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of medical conditions.
Define any genetic testing currently available
