The student has fulfilled the criterion of providing a focused and detailed description of the main topic and research question. The background information provided is relevant and focused, and the biology is explained well enough for the reader to fully understand it. The methodology is highly appropriate to the topic, focused on answering the research question, and includes appropriate steps to assure the relevancy and validity of the obtained results. The student also shows full awareness of safety hazards, ethical concerns, and environmental issues that can arise during the experiment.