Quiz on Eggs/Breakfast

What is one of the nutritional benefits of eggs?

• Low in protein

• Nutritious

• High in sugar

• Low in vitamins

What is the color of the yolk dependent on?

• The egg's age

• The hen's diet

• The air cell size

• The albumen thickness

What is the central part of an egg called?

• Chalazae

• Yolk

• Air Cell

• Shell Membranes

What is the main component of the yolk?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Water

What is the primary function of the inner thick albumen?

• To provide cushioning

• To supply oxygen

• To protect the yolk

• To hold the yolk in place

Eggs are one of the very few natural sources of which vitamin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

Which grade of eggs is described as having a clear white?

• Grade A

• Grade AA

• Both

• Neither

Why might egg substitutes be considered a healthier choice?

• They contain more sugar

• They have added preservatives

• They contain no yolks

• They are lower in protein

What happens to the protein coils in eggs when they are heated?

• They dissolve

• They unwind and join loosely to other proteins

• They become rigid

• They evaporate

What effect does beating have on the proteins in egg whites?

• It freezes them

• It breaks them down

• It dissolves them

• It colors them