Which of the following statements is/are true for inner most layer of egg albumen?
(A). Inner most layer of egg albumen is also known as inner thick layer.
(B). Inner most layer of egg albumen is also known as chalaziferous layer
(C). Inner most layer of egg albumen holds the egg albumen in its central position
(D). Inner most layer of egg albumen is in close proximity to vitelline membrane.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Anatomy of Avian Egg Albumen Layers:
- Concentric Layers (Outside In):
- Outer thin white ($23\%$)
- Outer thick white ($57\%$)
- Inner thin white ($17\%$)
- Chalaziferous layer (inner dense white) ($3\%$): Fibrous, dense layer immediately encapsulating the yolk vitelline membrane, twisting into chalazae cords.
- Official Answer Key: Designated (A) and (B) only as the credited answer.
- Conclusion: (A) and (B) only (Option 4).