Structure of Egg
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What is the primary component of egg white that is responsible for the jelly-like character and thickness of albumin?

  • Conalbumin
  • Ovalbumin
  • Lysozyme
  • Ovomucoid (correct)

What protein in egg white can bind metallic ions like copper, iron, aluminum, and zinc to form heat stable complexes?

  • Lysozyme
  • Conalbumin (correct)
  • Ovomucin
  • Ovalbumin

Which component of egg white can dissolve the cell wall of bacteria due to its enzymatic properties?

  • Ovomucoid
  • Avidin
  • Conalbumin
  • Lysozyme (correct)

What is the main component of egg white that can be denatured readily and contains carbohydrates in the ratio of mannose and glucosamine?

<p>Ovalbumin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein in egg white contains three components A1, A2, A3 that differ only in phosphorus content?

<p>Ovalbumin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cuticle or bloom in an egg shell?

<p>To protect the inner contents of the egg from excess evaporation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the egg is responsible for allowing gases to pass in and out of the egg for the developing embryo?

<p>Shell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many layers does the outer membrane of an egg have?

<p>6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element forms a part of the protein polysaccharide complex in the egg shell?

<p>Calcium carbonate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the inner membrane play in an egg?

<p>Protecting the quality of the egg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of egg white that is resistant to heat denaturation in acid media but deteriorates in an alkaline solution?

<p>Ovomucoid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Ovalbumin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component in egg white that can bind metallic ions like copper, iron, aluminum, and zinc to form heat stable complexes?

<p>Conalbumin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein in egg white is primarily responsible for the jelly-like character of egg white and the thickness of albumin?

<p>Ovomucin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What protein in egg white is an enzyme capable of dissolving the cell wall of bacteria and is heat sensitive?

<p>Lysozyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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