Cite at least four (two from each topic) misconceptions about photosynthesis and respirations and
provide ways to correct such misconceptions. Follow the given matrix below.
Process Misconception
A. Photosynthesis A.1- Plants make oxygen for us
to live.
A.2- Red leaves don’t
photosynthesize.
B. Respiration B.1 The term respiration is
particularly confusing that can
lead to misconception
because it is an everyday term
with two biological definitions,
in cellular respiration and
breathing.
B.2 Respiration only occurs at
night.
Resolve
A.1- Plants make oxygen as a by-
product of photosynthesis.
A.2- They do, explained that the
red color comes from carotenoids
and anthocyanin-the chlorophyll
is still there.
B.1 Point out the distinction
between these two definitions to
the students.
B.2 Plant cells are constantly
respiring which is a vital process
in all living organisms. So if the
respiration only occurs at night
the plants would die.