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Structure of Egg

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What is the main function of the cuticle on the egg shell?

To increase the porosity of the shell

To make the shell smooth and shiny

To seal the pores in the shell and prevent excess evaporation (correct)

To harden the shell

Which part of the egg has small holes that allow gases to pass in and out?

Air cell

Shell membrane

Shell (correct)

Inner membrane

What is the composition of egg shells?

Cellulose and starch

Protein polysaccharide complex and calcium carbonate (correct)

Fats and oils

Fibers and sugars

What is the main function of the shell membrane in an egg?

To protect the quality of the egg Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the cuticle on an egg shell is removed?

The egg deteriorates faster due to increased evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What causes the formation of the air layer in an egg?

Contraction of the contents in the egg due to lower temperature of the outer surroundings Signup and view all the answers

What gives strength to the vitelline membrane of an egg yolk?

Chalazae Signup and view all the answers

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

Sealing the pores in the shell to avoid excess evaporation Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an egg is primarily made of protein polysaccharide complex and calcium carbonate?

Shell Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the chalaziferous membrane in an egg?

Extending into the chalazae and providing strength to the vitelline membrane Signup and view all the answers

Structure of Egg

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Questions and Answers

What is the main function of the cuticle on the egg shell?

Which part of the egg has small holes that allow gases to pass in and out?

What is the composition of egg shells?

What is the main function of the shell membrane in an egg?

What happens if the cuticle on an egg shell is removed?

What causes the formation of the air layer in an egg?

What gives strength to the vitelline membrane of an egg yolk?

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

Which part of an egg is primarily made of protein polysaccharide complex and calcium carbonate?

What is the main role of the chalaziferous membrane in an egg?

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