Chicken Egg Anatomy

Where does the embryo start to develop?

• shell
• chalaza
• germinal disc
• yolk

The egg "white" is actually called the _______

• Albumen
• Shell
• Chalaza
• Yolk

What egg structure holds the yolk in the center by anchoring and supporting it?

• Albumen
• Chalaza
• Yolk
• Air cell

Which part of the egg?

• Yolk
• Chalazae
• Thin Albumen
• Thick Albumen

Which part of the egg?

• Air Pocket
• Thin Albumen
• Thick Albumen
• Yolk

Which part of the egg is the main line of protection for the growing chick?

• albumen

• chalaza

• inner membrane

• shell

What is the pocket of air at the large end of the egg that the chick breaks into to breathe when it is ready to hatch?

• Shell Membrane

• Air Cell

• Egg Tooth

• Shell

Main food source for the growing embryo; contains fat, vitamins, and minerals. 

• Yolk
• Albumen
• Shell
• Outer Shell Membrane

Which part of the egg?

• shell

• yolk

• albumin

• calaza

_____________ increases in size as the egg ages.

• Air Cell
• Yolk
• Germinal Disc 
• Thick Albumen