Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

What does translocation refer to?

1. The transformation process within a plant or animal

2. The breaking down of materials in a living organism

3. The movement of materials within a plant or animal from the point of absorption

4. The growth of new tissues in plants

The correct answer is: The movement of materials within a plant or animal from the point of absorption

Translocation refers to the movement of materials within a plant or animal from the point of absorption. This option is correct because it specifically mentions "movement of materials" which is the key concept of translocation. Option A may seem similar, but it is not specific enough and could refer to other processes. Option B is incorrect because it refers to the breaking down of materials rather than their movement. Option D may seem plausible, but it is incorrect because translocation does not refer to the growth of new tissues, but rather the movement of existing materials within a plant or animal.