The Anatomy and Nutritional Value of Eggs

The video discusses the global production of eggs, highlighting their nutritional benefits such as protein and choline. It focuses on chicken eggs, describing their anatomy, including the air cell, eggshell, membrane, egg white, and yolk. The air cell helps determine egg freshness, while the eggshell's color varies by hen. The membrane protects the egg, and the egg white is useful in baking and skincare. The yolk is rich in nutrients, with its color influenced by the hen's diet.

What is the primary source of eggs consumed worldwide?

• Chicken eggs

• Duck eggs

• Goose eggs

• Quail eggs

What is the basic shape of a chicken egg called?

• Oblate spheroid

• Prolate spheroid

• Ellipsoid

• Spherical

Which component of the egg helps determine its freshness?

• Eggshell

• Yolk

• Air cell

• Membrane

What is the main function of the eggshell?

• To enhance flavor

• To provide nutrients

• To store water

• To protect the egg

What affects the color of the egg yolk?

• The hen's diet

• The egg's age

• The egg's size

• The hen's breed