Title: Rickets You will find attached the instructions. SCI260 OL – Introduction to Biochemistry ...

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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