Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Matter and Energy in Living Systems ~ Misconception MEM082

Plants make sugars from minerals (Tamir, 1989) or minerals and water (AAAS pilot data 2006).

Items that test for misconception MEM082 in this project (Original Project) and other key ideas
ME095006	The sugar molecules in plants are made of carbon atoms linked to other carbon atoms.	31%
ME029006	A plant makes its food from carbon dioxide and water.	19%
ME095005	The sugar molecules in plants are the result of a chemical reaction.	18%
ME095004	The sugar molecules in plants are made by the plants.	18%