The color of an egg yolk is due to
A) nutrients in the yolk.
B) pigments in the chicken feed.
C) the protein content of the chicken feed.
D) the water content in the chicken's diet.

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The color of an egg yolk is mainly due to the type of pigment present in the chicken feed. Chickens that consume more yellow and orange pigments (such as from corn and marigold petals) produce yolks that have a richer color. Nutrients, protein content, and water intake in the chicken's diet may affect the overall health of the chicken, but they do not directly impact the color of the yolk.

The Color of an Egg Yolk Is Due to