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Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy through a process that takes place in plant chloroplasts. It requires carbon dioxide, water, and chlorophyll to produce sugars and oxygen as a byproduct. Common student misconceptions include thinking photosynthesis only occurs in leaves, not involving chlorophyll, or that it is gas exchange rather than chemical energy conversion. Researchers identified misconceptions through student drawings and discussions to better understand gaps in biological understanding.
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- 8. require carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) and store chemical energy in the form of sugar
- 10. Techniques used in determining the misconception of students Group discussion Drawings with Misconceptions (POE): These types of drawings showed some degree of understandings on photosynthesis and respiration concepts but also demonstrated some misconception but however, these drawings were misconceptions not understandings held by scientists or stated in science texts.
- 15. Do not include chlorophyll pigment
- 16. Thought that photosynthesis is the process where gaseous exchange is occur
- 17. Take place mainly in the leaves
- 18. The leaves’ main job is to give off oxygen