Q1w1: Egg's Composition Flashcards
(26 cards)
how many parts are there in an egg?
11
It is the outer covering
Shell
It has 9-12% total weight
Shell
It has 17,000 tiny pores
Shell
It is the first line of defense
Shell
It is the empty space
Aircell
aka Egg white
Albumin
It accounts 67% of liquid weight of egg
Albumin
It is the ropey strand of egg white
Chalaza
It anchors the yolk in place
Chalaza
aka Blastodisc
Germinal Disc
aka Germinal Disc
Blastodisc
Chanel leading to the center of the yolk
Germinal Disc/Blastodisc
What are the 2 types of shell membranes
Inner & Outer shell membranes
it sticks to the albumin
Inner shell membrane
sticks to the shell
Outer shell membrane
2 types of membranes
Shell membrane
Vitelline Membrane
it covers the egg white and yolk
Shell Membrane
it covers and protects the yolk from breaking
Vitelline Membrane
becomes fragile as it ages
Vitelline Membrane
weakest in terminal disc
Vitelline Membrane
yellow to yellow-orange portion of egg
Yolk
it accounts 33% liquid weight of egg
Yolk
It is barely existent in newly laid egg
Air Cell