Meats Quiz

What quality grade do most cattle grade out in the US?

• Prime

• Choice

• Select

• Commercial

What yield grade do most cattle grade out in the US?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What's the highest quality grade beef can receive?

• Prime

• Choice

• Select

• Commercial

What do yield grades measure?

• Quality of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts

• Consumer palatability characteristics

• Bone cartilage and color

• select grades

Where are quality grades measured?

• Between the 12th and 13th rib

• in the sirloin

• in the shoulder blade

• in the round

Beef is anything over _____?

• 12 months or older

• 3 to 12 months of age

• 1 to 3 months of age

• 3 to 6 months of age

What is the purpose of market grades and classes?

• To develop uniformity

• Just an extra step in te process

• To provide more jobs

• To add cost to a final prodcuts

What is the average dressing percentage of cattle?

• 60%

• 50%

• 72%

• 90%

What is marbling?

• Fat on the inside of the meat

• Fat on the outside of the meat

• Causes the meat to taste bad

• Increases flavor

What's the highest quality grade a C maturity can reach?

• Prime

• Choice

• Commercial

• Utility