Egg Structure and Function Assessment

The video tutorial explores plant and animal cells, focusing on observing the cell membrane of an animal cell using chicken eggs as examples. It explains that eggs are giant single cells with a hard outer shell made of calcium carbonate, which can be dissolved using vinegar. Once dissolved, the cell membrane is exposed, revealing its translucent, squishy, and delicate nature. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of the shell in protecting the cell from damage.

What is the primary function of the hard outer shell of an egg?

• To provide nutrients

• To protect the cell from the environment

• To help the egg float

• To make the egg colorful

What substance is used to dissolve the eggshell in the experiment?

• Water

• Salt

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

After dissolving the eggshell, what part of the egg is exposed?

• The cell membrane

• The yolk

• The albumen

• The nucleus

Which of the following best describes the cell membrane?

• Opaque and rigid

• Translucent and squishy

• Colorful and hard

• Thick and rough

Why is the eggshell important for the cell?

• It provides food for the cell

• It helps the cell to grow

• It protects the cell from damage

• It makes the cell more colorful