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4 Question 11 of 27 p Which of the following is a scientific misconception often held by children? A. Cells are the basic unit of life B. Insects are animals C. Soil is food for plants D. Germs are viruses and bacteria (C) Many children and adults believe soil or fertilizer is food for the plant, and this is a misconception. The plan may absorb minerals from the soil and/or fertilizer, but it is more like "vitamins," and not food. The plant’'s food is made within its chloroplasts by taking in carbon dioxide and water through leaves and roots, and with light energy, transforming these substances into glucose. Options (A), (B), and (D) are scientifically accurate conceptions. Topic: 904-005 Students as Learners and Science Instruction