Textbook Errors & Misconceptions in Biology: Photosynthesis.

Storey, Richard D.

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ERIC Number: EJ392816

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Textbook Errors & Misconceptions in Biology: Photosynthesis.

Storey, Richard D.

American Biology Teacher, v51 n5 p271-74 May 1989

Glaring and basic textbook errors and misconceptions about photosynthesis are discussed. The Calvin Cycle, photosynthetic products, alternative cycles, and plants as producers are considered. Included are observations of both college and secondary textbooks. (CW)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Structures, College Science, Misconceptions, Secondary School Science, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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