March
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DNA Day 17
25 March 2019 ✷ Independent Research Project Topics
Rationale: Potential questions for research were generated and discussed to ensure quality research.
Procedure
- The class discussed the qualities of a “good” research question and then groups worked to craft research questions
- The idea of % CG composition was looked upon favorably and thus most of the 4 questions revolved around that idea
- 4 questions were created and discussed
- the questions were submitted
Results
The group came up with the following questions:
Questions:
1. Is there a correlation within NapoleonB between the %GC of genes and the %GC of gaps with no
coding potential?
2. In NapoleonB’s genome, are there many repeated sequences within the gaps between genes, as
opposed to within the genes?
3. Is there a correlation within NapoleonB between the %GC of genes with known functions and
genes with no known function?
4. Can the amount of repeated sequences in phage genomes from different clusters indicate
evolutionary relationships?
Conclusion
The questions generated will need some refinement, but they should lead to some meaningful research.
Future plans
The questions will be looked over by Dr Adair to ensure the question is “good.” Then, research will begin.