Finish the following sentence with the best choice: How do you trim brussel sprouts?

Choices:
- Cut off the stem top. If the sprouts are small, leave them whole before cooking. If they seem to be rather large or have a thick core, halve or quarter them into uniform pieces. Some leaves will fall off.
- Cut off the stem end. If the sprouts are small, leave them whole before cooking. If they seem to be rather large or have a thick core, halve or quarter them into uniform pieces. Some leaves will fall off.

Answer:
Cut off the stem end. If the sprouts are small, leave them whole before cooking. If they seem to be rather large or have a thick core, halve or quarter them into uniform pieces. Some leaves will fall off.