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WAEC Animal Husbandry 2017 Question 19

Question 19

Poultry Production

During the incubation of fertilized poultry egg, food and protection to the embryo are provided by the

  1. A.albumen.
  2. B.chalazae.
  3. C.egg shell.
  4. D.shell membrane.
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Answer: A (albumen.)

Explanation

The albumen (egg white) supplies water and protein to the embryo and cushions it against shock.