PARTS OF AN EGG

The egg is a fascinating structure with various components serving crucial functions in the development of an embryo. From the porous shell allowing gas exchange to the protective membranes preventing bacterial infiltration, each part plays a vital role. The air cell provides oxygen for the chick, while the albumen cushions the yolk rich in essential nutrients. The chalazae keep the yolk centered, and the germinal disc contains the genetic material. Delve into the intricate details of an egg's anatomy to appreciate its complexity and importance in the cycle of life.

• Egg Anatomy
• Shell
• Albumen
• Yolk
• Embryo

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1. PARTS OF AN EGG

2. shell The egg s shell has more than 7,000 tiny pores that allow oxygen to pass into the egg and carbon dioxide to escape.

3. membrane The inner and outer membranes, found between the eggshell and the egg white, keep bacteria from entering the egg and help to slow evaporation of moisture from the egg.

4. air cell The air cell, located between the inner and outer membranes at the large end of the egg, holds oxygen for the chick to breathe.

5. albumen The albumen, or the egg white, cushions the egg yolk floating within it and is the main source of protein and water for the embryo.

6. yolk The yolk provides food for the embryo. It is made up of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

7. chalazae The chalazae are cords on two sides of the yolk that keep the yolk floating in the center of the albumen.

8. germinal disc The germinal disc is the white spot on the yolk. This is where the female s genetic material is found.

9. Thats all, yolks!