15 Questions
What is the primary component of egg white that is responsible for the jelly-like character and thickness of albumin?
Ovomucoid
What protein in egg white can bind metallic ions like copper, iron, aluminum, and zinc to form heat stable complexes?
Conalbumin
Which component of egg white can dissolve the cell wall of bacteria due to its enzymatic properties?
Lysozyme
What is the main component of egg white that can be denatured readily and contains carbohydrates in the ratio of mannose and glucosamine?
Ovalbumin
Which protein in egg white contains three components A1, A2, A3 that differ only in phosphorus content?
Ovalbumin
What is the function of the cuticle or bloom in an egg shell?
To protect the inner contents of the egg from excess evaporation
Which part of the egg is responsible for allowing gases to pass in and out of the egg for the developing embryo?
Shell
How many layers does the outer membrane of an egg have?
6
Which element forms a part of the protein polysaccharide complex in the egg shell?
Calcium carbonate
What role does the inner membrane play in an egg?
Protecting the quality of the egg
What is the primary component of egg white that is resistant to heat denaturation in acid media but deteriorates in an alkaline solution?
Ovomucoid
Which component of egg white makes up 55% of the protein content and consists of three components A1, A2, A3 that differ only in phosphorus content?
Ovalbumin
What is the main component in egg white that can bind metallic ions like copper, iron, aluminum, and zinc to form heat stable complexes?
Conalbumin
Which protein in egg white is primarily responsible for the jelly-like character of egg white and the thickness of albumin?
Ovomucin
What protein in egg white is an enzyme capable of dissolving the cell wall of bacteria and is heat sensitive?
Lysozyme
Learn about the different parts of an egg, such as the shell which acts as a protective covering for the inner contents. Understand the composition, texture, and functions of the egg shell in detail.
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