Parts of an Egg

Question 1

are poultry products from turkey, chicken, ducks, and quail that are eaten as food.

Answer 1

eggs

Question 2

are the most widely consumed type of eggs in the world.

Answer 2

chicken eggs

Question 3

is the tough membranous covering of an egg immediately within the shell.

Answer 3

shell membrane

Question 4

are the outer covering of a hard-shelled egg and some eggs with soft outer coats.

Answer 4

eggshells

Question 5

is the clear liquid (also called the egg white or the glair/glare) contained within an egg.

Answer 5

albumen

Question 6

is a major source of vitamins and minerals. It contains all of the egg’s fat, cholesterol, and nearly half of its protein.

Answer 6

egg yolk