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The Chick Egg Unveiled
The Chick Egg Unveiled
EXERCISE
Introduction
The amniote egg of chicken, the same type laid by other birds, reptiles, and monotreme
mammals, is an evolutionary invention that freed vertebrates from the water allowing them to
lay eggs on land. The outer shell offers protection against physical damage and dehydration
while still making gas exchange possible. The egg is packed with enough food and water
helping the embryo with the long journey to hatching. It takes 21 days for the chick to hatch
which would mean that the provisions inside the egg should suffice until hatching. A medium
sized egg (about 60 grams), contains protein (7.2 gm), fat (6 gm), cholesterol (300 mg), and
water (40 gm).
Learning Outcomes
Study Schedule
This module should be completed by March 22, 2024. There are 2 activities, which will take
about 3 hours for you to complete as shown in the table.