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ERIC Number: EJ622171
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
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The Photosynthetic Dark Reactions Do Not Operate in the Dark.
Lonergan, Thomas A.
American Biology Teacher, v62 n3 p166-67,169-70 Mar 2000
Discusses the common misconception persistent in high school and college level introductory biology texts that "dark reactions" of the Calvin cycle actually occur in the dark. Explains that they are indirectly dependent on the presence of light for their activity. (ASK)
Descriptors: Biology, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Photosynthesis, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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