UJIAN AKHIR SEMESTER GASAL BIOLOGI UMUM

FAKULTAS PERTANIAN, UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA 07-01-2010

KELAS A Waktu 90 menit

Please answer the question short and briefly in English!

1. Define the term

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2. The extent to which the potential of biotechnology will be realized

depends on public attitudes towards the technology involved. Describe
the factors that influence public opinion in determining the
acceptability of the
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3.Distinguish between phenotype and

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4. Describe how artificial selection differs from natural

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5. The following statements apply to the effects of drugs on the body.

S acts as a stimulant
T increases the heart rate
U acts as a painkiller
V if taken in excess may lead to cirrhosis
W mimics natural neurotransmitter chemicals in the nervous system
X leads to constriction of peripheral blood vessels
Y acts as a depressant
Z raises blood pressure

Complete the table by putting two letters in each column of the table.
Choose letters for the statements that most closely match each of the
four drugs.
You may use each letter once, more than once or not at all.

alcohol caffeine nicotine heroin

Jawablah dengan singkat dan benar kalau perlu dengan contoh-contohnya!

1. Apa yang anda ketahui tentang “global warming” jelaskan penyebabnya, effek
yang ditimbulkan dan pencegahannya!

2. Apa peran teknologi informasi untuk memajukan pertanian seperti pada videoklip
“The first mile” jelaskan!

3. Jelaskan konsep evolusi dan beri contoh-contohnya!

4. Mengapa bidang ketahanan pangan masih menjadi prioritas FAO maupun

pemerintah? Jelaskan hambatan dan solusinya!

5. Sebutkan beberapa peran biodiversitas terhadap perkembangan agro industri!