Parts of an Egg
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Air cell
a pocket of air between the inner and outer membranes that provides chick with first breath
Vitelline (Yolk membrane)
membrane that surrounds the yolk
Shell membranes (inner and outer)
semi-permeable, flexible layers located just inside the shell
Chalazae
stretchy, white cords that hold the yolk in place
Shell
the hard, outer covering of an egg that contains lots of calcium
Yolk
yellow-orange part of the egg that acts a a food source for the developing chick
Thin Albumen
(egg white) watery, clear substance in the egg that is rich in nutrients- especially protein
Germinal disc (blastoderm)
white spot on egg yolk that has the genetic contribution (egg cell) from the hen
Thick Albumen (White)
Major source of egg riboflavin and protein
