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How to Identify and Classify Beetroots
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What family do beetroots belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Amaranthaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 2. What is the most common color of beetroot flesh?
A) Orange
B) Yellow
C) Deep red
D) White
  • 3. Which part of the beetroot plant is typically consumed?
A) The stem
B) The flowers
C) The leaves
D) The root
  • 4. What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color in beetroots?
A) Anthocyanins
B) Betalains
C) Chlorophyll
D) Carotenoids
  • 5. Which shape is NOT commonly found in beetroot varieties?
A) Star
B) Globular
C) Round
D) Cylindrical
  • 6. What is the term for beetroots with concentric rings of different colors inside?
A) Rainbow
B) Zebra
C) Marble
D) Bull's Eye
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic of good quality beetroots?
A) Large cracks on the surface
B) Soft and wrinkled skin
C) Multiple small rootlets
D) Firm and smooth skin
  • 8. What type of soil do beetroots generally prefer?
A) Sandy soil
B) Acidic soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained loam
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the common beetroot?
A) Beta vulgaris
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Daucus carota
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 10. Which beetroot variety is known for its golden-yellow color?
A) Red Ace
B) Chioggia
C) Golden Detroit
D) Cylindra
  • 11. What is the primary use of sugar beets?
A) Pickling
B) Sugar production
C) Dye production
D) Animal feed
  • 12. How can you determine the maturity of a beetroot?
A) By the taste of its skin
B) By the number of leaves
C) By its size and firmness
D) By the color of its leaves
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects beetroots?
A) Aphids
B) Spider mites
C) Leaf miners
D) Whiteflies
  • 14. Which nutrient is beetroot particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin C
B) Folate
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 15. What is the ideal storage temperature for beetroots?
A) Room temperature (20-25°C)
B) Warm (above 25°C)
C) Slightly above freezing (5-10°C)
D) Near freezing (0-4°C)
  • 16. What is the effect of beet juice on athletic performance?
A) Causes muscle cramps
B) No effect on performance
C) May improve endurance
D) Decreases endurance
  • 17. Which beetroot variety is known for its elongated shape?
A) Cylindra
B) Touchstone Gold
C) Early Wonder
D) Detroit Dark Red
  • 18. What causes the earthy taste in beetroots?
A) Oxalic Acid
B) Nitrates
C) Geosmin
D) Betaine
  • 19. How are beet greens typically prepared?
A) Used to make tea
B) Eaten raw in salads
C) Cooked like spinach
D) Added to smoothies
  • 20. What is 'beetroot sugar' chemically?
A) Maltose
B) Glucose
C) Sucrose
D) Fructose
  • 21. Which country is the leading producer of sugar beets?
A) United States
B) France
C) Russia
D) Germany
  • 22. What is the purpose of 'bolting' in beetroots?
A) Leaf production
B) Pest resistance
C) Root enlargement
D) Premature flowering
  • 23. Why are beetroots sometimes pickled?
A) To reduce their bitterness
B) To preserve them
C) To enhance their color
D) To make them sweeter
  • 24. Which is a heritage beetroot variety?
A) Cylindra
B) Detroit Supreme
C) Chioggia
D) Red Ace
  • 25. What is a common soil amendment beneficial for beetroot growth?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Boron
  • 26. What characteristic helps differentiate between different beet varieties at the seedling stage?
A) Flower color
B) Leaf shape and color
C) Root size
D) Stem thickness
  • 27. What is the primary use of fodder beets?
A) Human consumption
B) Sugar production
C) Livestock feed
D) Dye production
  • 28. What impact does overcrowding have on beetroot development?
A) Earlier maturity
B) Larger root size
C) Increased sugar content
D) Smaller root size
  • 29. What is a common disease affecting beetroots?
A) Root knot nematodes
B) Anthracnose
C) Cercospora leaf spot
D) Powdery mildew
  • 30. What element aids beetroots to resist bolting?
A) High nitrogen levels
B) Hot temperatures
C) Consistent watering
D) Dry soil
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