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Category - Dairy and Egg Products

A prominent chalazae cord in an egg is usually an indication of what?
  1. The egg is fresh
  2. The egg was fertilized
  3. The egg has gone bad
  4. The chicken that laid the egg had a parasite
Explanation
Answer: A - The chalazae cords are thick strands of egg white that hold the yolk in place. When an egg is fresh, the chalazae cord is most prominent. As an egg ages, the chalazae cord dissipates.
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