Enzyme Conversion Diagram
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, submit the following:
Starting with the precursor substance tyrosine or tryptophan, draw three diagrams showing how the various enzymes convert this substance to serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
Submission Instructions:
Your diagrams must be hand-drawn. Scan your diagrams and submit them as an attachment of an image file or PDF.
Follow APA 7th Edition formatting guidelines for graphs and figuresLinks to an external site.
Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Neurotransmitter Diagram Rubric
Neurotransmitter Diagram Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Illustration
20 to >14 pts
Distinguished
The illustration is 100% accurate. Created 3 handwritten drawings illustrating each chemical step required to create dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
14 to >8 pts
Excellent
The illustration is >75% accurate. Created 3 handwritten drawings illustrating each chemical step required to create dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Some of the steps were omitted or not illustrated accurately.
8 to >3 pts
Fair
The illustration is >50% accurate. Created at least 2 handwritten drawings illustrating each chemical step required to create dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Some of the steps were omitted or not illustrated accurately.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
The illustration is<25% accurate. Created at least handwritten drawings illustrating each chemical step required to create dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Some of the steps were omitted or not illustrated accurately.
0 pts
No Marks
No submission or missing criterion OR the illusion is 100% inaccurate.
/ 20 pts
Visual Appeal
10 to >6 pts
Distinguished
The illustration and descriptions are neat, labeled 100% accurately, appropriately sized, captioned, placed, and add to the reader’s understanding of the topic.
6 to >3 pts
Fair
Diagrams and illustrations are neat, labeled>75% accurately, appropriately sized, captioned, and placed; for the most part, they add to the reader’s understanding of the topic.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Diagrams and illustrations are disorganized and labeled >50% inaccurately. The descriptions are inappropriately sized, and captions are not omitted in some areas of the illustration. The illustration appears unprofessional and sloppy.
0 pts
No Marks
No submission or missing criterion OR the illustration was illegible.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
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