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anjilletteb

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on: Aug 19, 2018
The purpose of the shell membranes is to protect the
 a. albumen from rupture.
  b. egg from bacterial invasion.
  c. shell from cracking.
  d. yolk from breaking.

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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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Koolkid240

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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anjilletteb

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
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Gracias!

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