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NC Science Olympiad

Protein Modeling

Division: Div C – High School

NC Essential Standards Alignment: Biology

Event Rules: See the National rules manual

Event Score Sheet: None

National Event Page: Here

Description:

Participants will be assessed on a written exam and prior to the competition will use computer visualization and online resources to construct a physical model of the sialic acid binding site of the 2009 H1N1 influenza hemagglutinin protein.

IMPOUND EVENT – Must IMPOUND your device (protein model)

Must have an electronic device with access to the JUDE Program

Materials:

Each participant may bring one 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper that may contain information on both sides in any form and from any source. The sheet may be contained in a sheet protector or laminated. Each team will impound a pre-built model of a cytidine deaminase protein. Event supervisors will provide internet-connected computers, instructions for computer exploration of protein structure, and the written exam.

Scoring:

High score wins. Points are earned for the quality and accuracy of responses. Predetermined questions will be used to break ties.

Common Mistakes:

None

Recommendations:

None

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