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