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Shell-less cultures of chick embryos




This experiment allows you to observe the development of a chick embryo outside its shell. Cultured chicks are also more accessible for manipulation. Compare the extent of bone mineralization of control chicks to those in shell-less culture to determine if the egg shell provides a source of calcium.




Shell-less culture set up at 3 days of incubation.

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Last Modified: 17 January 2004

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