Exploring the Parts of an Egg
A Grade 4 science worksheet to identify and understand the different parts of a chicken egg.
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Exploring the Parts of an Egg
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which part of the egg protects the inside?
Yolk
Shell
Albumen
Chalaza
2. What is another name for the egg white?
Yolk
Germinal Disc
Albumen
Air Cell
3. The is the yellow, central part of the egg.
4. The two twisted ropes that hold the yolk in place are called the .
5. The small pocket of air found at the large end of the egg is called the .
6. The eggshell is completely solid and has no tiny holes.
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False
7. The chalaza helps keep the yolk centered in the egg.
True
False
8. Describe the main function of the eggshell.
9. Why is the yolk important for a developing chick?
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