Open AccessPunnett Squares or Protein Production? The Expert–Novice Divide for Conceptions of Genes and Gene Expression
Author(s) -
Dina L. Newman,
Aeowynn Coakley,
Aidan Link,
Korinne Mills,
L. Kate Wright
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
cbe life sciences education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.33
H-Index - 67
ISSN - 1931-7913
DOI - 10.1187/cbe.21-01-0004
Subject(s) - expression (computer science) , gene , work (physics) , mathematics education , computer science , psychology , biology , genetics , engineering , programming language , mechanical engineering
Through the lens of model-based reasoning, this work explores and uncovers important differences in how experts and novices conceptualize and reason about genes and gene expression. Findings from this work will help inform future research into the development and refinement of mental models.