parts of an egg

The entrance of the latebra, the channel leading to the center of the yolk is known as?

• Chalaza

• Germinal disc

• Shell

• Yolk

What is the yellow - orange portion which makes up to about 33% of the liquid weigh of an egg?

• Chalaza

• Germinal disc

• Shell

• Yolk

Which of the following is characterized as the ropey strands of egg white at both sides of the egg that anchored the yolk in place?

• Chalaza

• Germinal disc

• Shell

• Yolk

Which of the following describes a shell?

• The empty space between the white and the shell at the large end of the egg.

• The ropey strands of egg white at both sides of the egg.

• The entrance of the latebra, the channel leading to the center of the yolk

• The egg's outer covering, the first line of defense against bacterial contamination.

How can you tell if the egg is fresh through the air cell?

• If the space between the white and the shell at the large end of the egg is barely existent.

• If the space between the white and the shell at the large end of the egg is .5 cm.

• If the space between the white and the shell at the large end of the egg is 1 cm.

• If the space between the white and the shell at the large end of the egg is .4cm

Also known as the cuticle, the natural coating that seals eggshell pores.

• Bloom

• Cuticle

• Membrane

• None of the above

Which of the following describes membrane?

• An air space at the large end of an egg.

• A ropey strand that holds the yolk in place.

• A thin outermost coating that protects the egg.

• Lying between the eggshell and egg white, defends against bacterial invasion.

The clear casing that encloses the yolk and separates egg yolk from the albumen is?

• Bloom

• Chalaza

• Germinal disc

• Vitelline membrane

Also known as the egg white is called?

• Albumen

• Germinal disc

• Yolk

• Vitelline membrane

In water test method, fresh eggs will _________?

• Bubble

• Float

• Just in the middle

• Sink