Life Cycle of Chickens

When a hen gets "broody" that means

• feeling moody

• ready to lay eggs

• has already laid eggs

Animals that lay eggs are called ___________.

• oviparous

• ovipositer

• vipers

An egg CAN develop into an embryo if it has NOT been fertilized.

• True

• False

The series of predictable changes all living things go through is called a _______ ____________.

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The inner and outer membranes of the egg _________.

• keep the embryo moist

• allow the egg to "breathe"

• keep oxygen away from the egg

• Both A and B

The purpose of the yolk is __________________.

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OFF

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The purpose of the chalaza is _________________.

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OFF

The growing chick inside the egg is called the __________.

The egg incubates for ______ days.

What is the yolk?

• The baby chick

• Water used for the embryo to drink

• Food for the embryo

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