How to Identify and Classify Bok Choy
  • 1. What family does Bok Choy belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Poaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 2. Bok Choy is a type of:
A) Lettuce
B) Kale
C) Chinese cabbage
D) Spinach
  • 3. What is the scientific name for Bok Choy?
A) Spinacia oleracea
B) Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Lactuca sativa
  • 4. What is the defining characteristic of Bok Choy's leaves?
A) Frilly, light green leaves
B) Dark green leaves with thick, white stalks
C) Reddish-purple leaves with thin stalks
D) Long, needle-like leaves
  • 5. What is the primary color of Bok Choy stalks?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Yellow
D) White
  • 6. What does the term 'Bok Choy' literally mean in Cantonese?
A) White vegetable
B) Crisp vegetable
C) Green vegetable
D) Round vegetable
  • 7. What is a common variety of Bok Choy?
A) Iceberg Bok Choy
B) Roma Bok Choy
C) Boston Bok Choy
D) Shanghai Bok Choy
  • 8. Shanghai Bok Choy is known for having what color stalks?
A) White
B) Purple
C) Yellow
D) Light green
  • 9. What is a key difference between Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage?
A) Bok Choy is yellow, Napa is green.
B) Bok Choy has distinct stalks, Napa is tightly headed.
C) Bok Choy is round, Napa is long.
D) There is no difference.
  • 10. How are Bok Choy leaves typically attached?
A) In a spiral
B) Randomly scattered
C) On a single stem
D) In a rosette formation
  • 11. What is the typical size of a mature Bok Choy plant?
A) 3-4 feet
B) 1-2 feet
C) 2-3 inches
D) 6-12 inches
  • 12. How can you distinguish between mature and immature Bok Choy?
A) Immature Bok Choy has whiter stalks
B) Mature Bok Choy is brighter green
C) There is no visual difference
D) Mature Bok Choy has larger, tougher leaves
  • 13. What kind of environment does Bok Choy thrive in?
A) Dry, arid weather
B) Tropical weather
C) Hot, humid weather
D) Cool weather
  • 14. What is a common pest that affects Bok Choy?
A) Earthworms
B) Aphids
C) Bees
D) Ladybugs
  • 15. Which part of the Bok Choy plant is edible?
A) Only the roots
B) Both leaves and stalks
C) Only the leaves
D) Only the stalks
  • 16. What is the texture of Bok Choy stalks?
A) Mushy
B) Soft
C) Crisp
D) Slimy
  • 17. What is the general flavor profile of Bok Choy?
A) Bitter and pungent
B) Sour and tangy
C) Sweet and fruity
D) Mild and slightly peppery
  • 18. How does baby Bok Choy differ from mature Bok Choy?
A) Darker green color
B) Smaller, more tender leaves
C) Tougher leaves, less flavor
D) Thicker stalks
  • 19. What is one way Bok Choy is commonly prepared in Asian cuisine?
A) Fried
B) Boiled
C) Baked
D) Stir-fried
  • 20. Compared to regular Bok Choy, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) has:
A) Same characteristics as Bok Choy
B) No stalks at all
C) Thinner stalks and larger leaves
D) Thicker stalks and smaller leaves
  • 21. What nutrient is Bok Choy a good source of?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin K
  • 22. How does bolting affect Bok Choy?
A) Makes the leaves bitter
B) Has no effect
C) Makes the leaves sweeter
D) Makes the stalks tougher
  • 23. What should you look for when selecting Bok Choy in a store?
A) Brown spots on the stalks
B) Firm stalks and vibrant leaves
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Wilted leaves and soft stalks
  • 24. How should Bok Choy be stored in the refrigerator?
A) Submerged in water
B) In an airtight container
C) Unwrapped
D) Loosely wrapped in a plastic bag
  • 25. What is the best way to clean Bok Choy?
A) Boil for 5 minutes
B) Wipe with a dry cloth
C) Rinse thoroughly under cold water
D) Soak in warm water with soap
  • 26. What part of the Bok Choy should be cut off before cooking?
A) The very bottom of the stem
B) No part needs to be cut off
C) All of the stalks
D) The top of the leaves
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common name for Bok Choy?
A) Pak Choi
B) Chinese White Cabbage
C) Daikon Cabbage
D) White Mustard Cabbage
  • 28. Why is it important to wash Bok Choy thoroughly?
A) To prevent bolting
B) To increase its shelf life
C) To remove dirt and grit
D) To make it sweeter
  • 29. How does cooking affect the flavor of Bok Choy?
A) It becomes more bitter
B) It becomes milder
C) It becomes sweeter
D) It becomes spicier
  • 30. What is the flowering stalk of Bok Choy called?
A) Kohlrabi
B) Radicchio
C) Celeriac
D) Rapini
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