Outer Membrane
ShellInner Membrane
Air Cell-as egg contents contract, air cell
forms-older the egg, bigger the air cell
ShellInner MembraneOuter Membrane
Air Cell
Thin Albumen-also known as egg whites
-contains protein for development
ShellInner MembraneOuter Membrane
Air Cell
Thick Albumen-also known as egg whites
-liquid medium for development
Thin Albumen
ShellInner MembraneOuter Membrane
Air Cell
Chalazae-twisted strands of special proteins
-suspend the yolk in the center of the egg
Thin Albumen
Thick Albumen
Chalazae
ShellInner MembraneOuter Membrane
Air Cell
Vitelline Membrane-protects the yolk
Thin Albumen
Thick Albumen
chalazae
Chalazae
ShellInner MembraneOuter Membrane
Air Cell
Yolk-contains all the fat
-source of food for the embryo
Thin Albumen
Thick Albumen
chalazae
Chalazae
Vitelline Membrane
ShellInner MembraneOuter Membrane
Air Cell
Germ Spot-where the genetic information is
found
Thin Albumen
Thick Albumen
chalazae
Chalazae
Vitelline Membrane
Yolk
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