Which term means poisonous?

• A. Toxic
• B. Pesticide
• C. Translocation
• D. Tillering

Answer: (A)

The main idea is understanding terminology for harmful substances. Toxic means poisonous or capable of causing harm to living tissue. In turf management, recognizing toxicity helps you interpret labels and safety information about pesticides—how dangerous a product can be to people, pets, or non-target organisms and what precautions are needed.

The other terms don’t fit this definition. A pesticide is a broad category for products used to control pests, and while many pesticides are toxic, the word itself doesn’t mean poisonous. Translocation refers to the movement of substances within a plant, not to their toxicity. Tillering is a growth process in grasses, producing new shoots, and has nothing to do with poisonous properties.