The Chalazae at the Top and Bottom of the Egg

question 24

Multiple Choice

The chalazae at the top and bottom of the egg

• A) anchor the yolk and secure it to its vitelline membrane so that the yolk stays centered in the middle of the egg.
• B) account for almost three-fifths (58 percent) of an egg's weight.
• C) are made up largely of water and carbohydrate.
• D) appear darker if the egg has been fertilized.

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