Question

The yolk of avian eggs contain

• A. Albumin
• B. Provitellin
• C. Vitellin
• D. Lecithin
• E. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is E All of the above

Eggs are an important and well-balanced source of essential nutrients. Bird eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk). Yolk of egg consists of 50% of water, 9% lecithin, 16% other proteins which includes albumin, provitellin and vitellin and 23% fats, 0.3% carbohydrates and 1.7% minerals.

Therefore, the correct answer is option E.