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What is the primary function of the shell pores in an egg?
What is the primary function of the shell pores in an egg?
- To provide mechanical strength to the shell
- To regulate the temperature of the egg
- To produce the cuticle layer
- To facilitate exchange of gases between the embryo and outside air (correct)
What is the main component of the eggshell, making up approximately 94% of its structure?
What is the main component of the eggshell, making up approximately 94% of its structure?
- Calcium carbonate (correct)
- Calcium phosphate
- Organic matter
- Magnesium carbonate
What is the purpose of the chalazae in the egg albumen?
What is the purpose of the chalazae in the egg albumen?
- To facilitate the passage of nutrients to the embryo
- To fix the yolk in its central position (correct)
- To regulate the pH of the egg albumen
- To provide mechanical strength to the egg albumen
What is the primary function of the air sac in the egg?
What is the primary function of the air sac in the egg?
What is the primary source of nutrition for the embryo in an egg?
What is the primary source of nutrition for the embryo in an egg?
What is the primary reason for the alkalinity of egg content increasing during storage?
What is the primary reason for the alkalinity of egg content increasing during storage?
Which type of bacteria is commonly responsible for Black rot in eggs?
Which type of bacteria is commonly responsible for Black rot in eggs?
What is the primary function of the cuticle (bloom) in egg defense?
What is the primary function of the cuticle (bloom) in egg defense?
What is the result of water passing from the albumin to the yolk during egg storage?
What is the result of water passing from the albumin to the yolk during egg storage?
What is the primary source of microbial contamination of eggs before laying?
What is the primary source of microbial contamination of eggs before laying?
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