Solving problems in genetics

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 101-121

  Martínez Aznar, Mercedes ^a   Ibáñez Orcajo, Teresa ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID   (Spain)

^b Inst Ensenanza Sec Meco Madrid   (Spain)

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EID: 12344262118     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690410001673801     Document Type: Article

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