Which of the following statements about the egg shell is false?

A. The calcium carbonate shell is 12% of an egg's weight.
B. Brown-shell eggs have a higher nutrient content than white-shell eggs.
C. Egg shells are not solid but contain thousands of small pores.
D. The protective cuticle is removed in commercially sold eggs; however, producers compensate for this loss by applying a coat of oil on the shell.


Answer: B

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