Mendelian Genetics- Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is an example of a childhood cancer that also follows Mendelian Genetics. It is almost exclusively present in children under the age of 5, which is why appointments with the optometrist are frequent in the early stages of life. Hypothetically, this would make sure that any tumours/problems found could be completely eradicated with a higher chance of saving the eye. The older a child is, the harder treatment will…

Bubble Gum Lab

Stretchability relates to bubble size based on the consistency of the product. Gum A had a thick consistency, therefore it was harder to blow bubbles. Gum B was very thin, so maintaining a bubble was difficult. Temperature of surroundings amount of time spent chewing/ how the product was chewed amount of air blown into the bubble handling of the gum: how it was opened, held… external force applied Qualitative aspects…