Which of the Following Statements About the Egg Shell Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the egg shell is false?

• A) The calcium carbonate shell is 12% of an egg's weight.
• B) Brown-shell eggs have a higher nutrient content than white-shell eggs.
• C) Egg shells are not solid but contain thousands of small pores.
• D) The protective cuticle is removed in commercially sold eggs; however, producers compensate for this loss by applying a coat of oil on the shell.

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