Genes, chromosomes, cell division and inheritance - do students see any relationship?

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 177-195

  Lewis, Jenny ^a   Wood Robinson, Colin ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

^b Technology and Education Centre   (South Africa)

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EID: 0041985452     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900289949     Document Type: Article

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