WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 48

Question 48

Poultry Production

The part of the egg that prevents the yolk from being damaged by keeping the yolk at the centre of the egg is the

  1. A.germ spot
  2. B.albumen
  3. C.air space
  4. D.chalaza
  5. E.egg membrane.
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Answer: D (chalaza)

Explanation

The chalazae are twisted strands that hold the yolk in the centre.