Solving problems in genetics II: Conceptual restructuring

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 27, Issue 12, 2005, Pages 1495-1519

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

^a Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria 'Meco' de Madrid   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID   (Spain)

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EID: 27844501613     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690500186584     Document Type: Review

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