MISCONCEPTION ASSIGNMENT (DRAFT)

CELL DIVISION (FORM 4)

1. ZAKIAH BINTI HASHIM (2016590857)

2. NUR SYAZA AMANINA BINTI ABDUL RAHIM (2016332101)
3. SITI HAJAR BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN (201633168)

INTRODUCTION

Cell division is the process by which a parent cell divides into two or more

daughter cells. Cell division usually occurs as part of a larger cell cycle. In eukaryotes,

there are two distinct types of cell division: a vegetative division, whereby each daughter

cell is genetically identical to the parent cell (mitosis), and a reproductive cell division,

whereby the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells is reduced by half to

produce haploid gametes (meiosis).

Meiosis results in four haploid daughter cells by undergoing one round of DNA

(Deoxyribonucleic acid) replication followed by two divisions. Homologous

chromosomes are separated in the first division, and sister chromatids are separated in

the second division. Both of these cell division cycles are used in the process of sexual

reproduction at some point in their life cycle. Both are believed to be present in the last

eukaryotic common ancestor.

THE MISCONCEPTION

 "The chromosome number is doubled in the prophase of mitosis and halved in

the anaphase of mitosis."

 "Interphase is the "resting phase" of mitosis."

 "Mitosis produces two new identical daughter cells."

 "Meiosis occurs in all cells."

 "The phases of mitosis and meiosis are discrete events."

RESEARCH ARTICLE THAT SUPPORT MISCONCEPTION

 Misconceptions of cell division held by student teachers in biology: A drawing

analysis

 Students Fail to Transfer Knowledge of Chromosome Structure to Topics

Pertaining to Cell Division

 Some misconceptions in meiosis shown by students responding to an Advanced

level practical examination question in biology
OBJECTIVE AND USEFULLNESS OF THE PRODUCT

Objective :

 To correct students misconception on cell division topic.

 To make students easier to learn and understand the topic.

 To help teachers in teaching process, as teaching aids.

Usefulness :

 Students can learn better when they are motivated properly through the products.

 Teaching aids develop the proper image when the students see, and touch

properly.

 The products create the environment of interest for the students.

 The products helps the teacher to get sometime and make learning permanent.

 The products provide direct experience to the students.