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
