Journal of Science Education
By Kose, E. O, Pekel, O, & Hasenekoglu, I.
“Misconceptions and alternative concepts in biology textbooks: Photosynthesis and respiration”
Publisher: Online Submission
10(2),
Pp. 91-93
2009
Misconceptions and alternative concepts in biology textbooks: Photosynthesis and respiration
Type: Empirical
Data collection method:
Number of subjects, range: Small — 10 or fewer
Grade and age of subjects:
- Anaerobic respiration is the same as fermentation.
- NAD is an enzyme that carries H+ and O2.
- Photosynthesis’ phases are the light phase and the dark phase.
- The hereditary factor affects photosynthesis.
- Living organisms use energy sources with their organ systems.
- Cyclic and noncyclic pathways happen in a sequence.
- Total net energy yield of aerobic respiration is 38 molecules of ATP.