Egg Anatomy

Test your knowledge about the anatomy of an egg.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the outermost layer of an egg called?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for fertilization?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Germinal disc
  4. Chalazae
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the thick, white part of an egg called?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for holding the yolk in place?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the yellow part of an egg called?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for providing nutrients to the developing embryo?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the air cell in an egg called?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Air cell
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for protecting the embryo from bacteria?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average weight of a chicken egg?

  1. 50 grams
  2. 60 grams
  3. 70 grams
  4. 80 grams
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for providing energy to the developing embryo?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average length of a chicken egg?

  1. 5 centimeters
  2. 6 centimeters
  3. 7 centimeters
  4. 8 centimeters
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for providing protein to the developing embryo?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average width of a chicken egg?

  1. 4 centimeters
  2. 5 centimeters
  3. 6 centimeters
  4. 7 centimeters
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the egg is responsible for providing vitamins and minerals to the developing embryo?

  1. Yolk
  2. Albumen
  3. Shell
  4. Chalazae
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average shape of a chicken egg?

  1. Oval
  2. Round
  3. Square
  4. Rectangular