Egg Parts

Front

What is the air pocket at the bottom of an egg that provides oxygen for the growing chick?

Back

Air cell

Front

What are the twisted cords that hold the yolk in place?

Back

Chalazae

Front

What is the protective layer surrounding the egg white?

Back

Shell membrane

Front

What is the hard outer covering of the egg called?

Back

Shell

Front

What is the nutrient-rich part of the egg that feeds the developing chick?

Back

Yolk

Front

What is the clear liquid surrounding the yolk in an egg?

Back

Albumen

Front

What is the small white spot on the yolk where the embryo begins to develop?

Back

Germ spot

Front

What part of the egg provides cushioning and protection for the yolk?

Back

Albumen

Front

What is the function of the shell in an egg?

Back

To protect the contents of the egg and provide a barrier against bacteria.

Front

How does the air cell form in an egg?

Back

It forms as the egg cools and contracts after being laid.