Parts of the Egg and Their Functions

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Yolk

Yellow. Center of egg. Protein and fat. Area where embryo develops

Chalaza(e)

holds yolk in center of egg

Shell membrane

protect developing embryo from microbial access

Shell

protective covering (calcium carbonate)

Albumen

*High water content (88%) *Almost all protein

Air cell

Located in large end. *provides oxygen to embryo


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