Structure and Composition of Egg

The color of the egg shell has no influence on nutritional values or eating quality .

• True

• False

The egg "white" is actually called the _______.

• Albumen

• Shell

• Chalaza

• Yolk

What nutrient are eggs high in?

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Protein

• Water

What egg structure holds the yolk in the center by anchoring and supporting it?

• Albumen

• Chalaza

• Yolk

• Air cell

How many chalaza cords are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0

What are the different egg grades?

• A, B, C

• A, AA, C

• A, B, CC

• A, AA, B

The thicker and more prominent the chalazae, the fresher the egg.

• True

• False

The outer eggshell is made almost entirely of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and is covered with as many as __________ tiny pores.

• 8000

• 10000

• 17000

• 7000

As an egg ages, the air cell gets larger.

• True

• False

The albumen gets thinner as an egg ages.

• True

• False