Introduction to Biochemistry Research Paper

Title: Rickets

You will find attached the instructions.

SCI260 OL – Introduction to Biochemistry

Research Paper Assignment

Please select your top TWO (2) disease choices from the list below and email them to me

(obandele@stratford.edu) no later than Sunday, September 9th at 11:59PM. Your disease

topic will be assigned on a “first come, first serve” basis. Your paper is due by Sunday,

October 14th at 11:59PM.

Your paper should be at least three (3) pages, double-spaced, in Arial or Times New

Roman font (12 point), contain at least three (3) references, and cover the following

topics:

• A brief description of how and when the disease was first identified (i.e., historical

perspective). (20 points)

• What specific biological molecule (i.e., protein, nucleic acid, lipid, carbohydrate, or

vitamin) is affected by this disease (be sure to provide the specific name of the

molecule)? (20 points)

• What specific biological process (i.e., metabolic pathway) is affected? (20 points)

• What types of symptoms do affected individuals experience? (20 points)

• What treatments (or lifestyle changes) are recommended to help an affected individual

cope with the disease? Explain why these approaches are effective in treating the

disease. (20 points)

• Points will be deducted if your paper:

o Has a Turnitin similarity score higher than 25%

o Is less than three (3) pages

o Has less than three (3) references