Breakfast Questions

What is the outermost layer of an egg called?

• Albumen

• Shell

• Yolk

• Chalaza

Which part of an egg is known for being the primary source of its protein?

• Shell

• Yolk

• Albumen

• Air cell

What is the name of the structure that suspends the yolk in the center of an egg?

• Germinal disc

• Chalaza

• Membranes

• Air cell

The grade of an egg is based on the quality of the __________.

• Shell

• Yolk

• Albumen

• Interior

The egg size is based on the __________ per dozen.

• Volume

• Weight

• Number

• Length

What is the main nutrient that eggs provide?

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Fiber

What is candling?

• Cooking an egg over a strong light

• Holding an egg over a strong light

• Freezing an egg over a strong light

• Painting an egg over a strong light

What is the purpose of candling?

• To check the exterior quality of an egg

• To check the weight of an egg

• To check the interior quality of an egg

• To check the color of an egg

A fresh Grade A egg will have the following:

• Large air cell

• Small air cell

• No air cell

• Medium air cell

List two nutrients found in the albumen (white):