The Egg Flashcards
1
Q
Eggs provide - 3
A
Nourishment to offspring
Protection
A suitable environment for development
2
Q
Chalaza
A
The spiral strand that holds the yolk in place
3
Q
Inner and outer membrane
A
Made of proteins and found between the shell and albumen
4
Q
Yolk
A
Provides food and nutrition as the embryo forms
5
Q
Air cell
A
A gap located between the shell membrane
6
Q
Shell
A
Made of calcium carbonate and is designed to protect the developing chick
7
Q
Albumen (egg white)
A
Contains a variety of different proteins
