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Parts of the egg, Incredible Edible Egg notes

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What is the function of the egg yolk?

Provides nutrients to the developing embryo

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What is the function of the chalazae?

Supports the yolk, keeps it centered & oriented correctly

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What happens at the Germinal Disc?

Embryo begins to develop at this point of the egg is fertilized. If not fertilized, it remains a white dot with no function

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What is the function of the air cell?

Aids in grading eggs & telling their age; gets larger as the egg gets older

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What is the function of the shell membrane?

Retains water, keeps bacteria out of the egg

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What is the function of the egg shell?

Allows egg to "breathe," protects the internal egg parts

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These arrows are pointing to what part of the egg?

Chalazae

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The arrow is pointing to what on this egg yolk?

Germinal disc

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What are the 3 egg grades in the United States?

AA, A, B

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Why do some eggs become animals and some do not?

Eggs may be laid fertilized or unfertilized

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Define Poultry.

Domesticated birds raised primarily for meat, eggs, or feathers.

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Why are some chicken eggs brown and others are white?

Different breeds of chickens

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If an egg is fertilized, what does the germinal disc look like?

Has a ring around it

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If an egg is placed into a glass of water and it floats, is it most likely a fresh egg or an older egg?

Older egg

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T/F: Once you refrigerate an egg, it can no longer safely be stored at room temperature.

True- it will "sweat" and allow bacteria to grow

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