Egg Grades

How are most eggs graded?

• By hand

• Computerized system at the facility

• A vet grades them by video monitoring

• The store grades them

What is the primary factor used to determine the grade of an egg?

• Shell quality

• Yolk color

• Egg size

• Albumen thickness

Which of the following grades indicates the highest quality of eggs?

• Grade AA

• Grade A

• Grade B

• Grade C

What is the main difference between Grade A and Grade B eggs?

• Shell thickness

• Yolk size

• Albumen quality

• Egg size

In the context of egg grading, what does the term 'candling' refer to?

• Weighing the egg

• Inspecting the egg's interior

• Measuring the egg's diameter

• Checking the egg's color

Which part of the egg is primarily assessed during the candling process?

• Shell

• Yolk

• Albumen

• Air cell

What is the purpose of the air cell in an egg?

• To provide oxygen to the embryo

• To maintain egg temperature

• To balance the egg's weight

• To protect the yolk

How does the size of the air cell change as an egg ages?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Disappears

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining egg grade?

• Shell cleanliness

• Yolk color

• Albumen height

• Egg weight

What scientific principle is used in the candling process to grade eggs?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Transmission

• Absorption

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