Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Chicken Embryos

***Dissect a poultry egg and analyze the development of embryos***

Chicken Embryo Development



Students must know the different parts of the chicken egg and what their job is!

Shell-protects the embryo/gives air/moisture for the chick with it's pores
Shell membrane- protects the embryo from bacteria, outside elements
Albumen-(white) protects embryo/provides embryo with water
Chalazae-Protects the embryo from vibrations and holds yolk in place (like a seatbelt)
Yolk-Provides food for embryo(vitamins, minerals, fat)
Air Cell-A sac of air at the bottom of the shell
Germ spot- the white spot on the yolk where an embryo starts to grow



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