Which of the following statements about the egg shell is false?
A) The calcium carbonate shell is 12 percent of an egg's weight.
B) Brown-shell eggs have a higher nutrient content than white-shell eggs.
C) The shell is protected by the cuticle or bloom.
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.

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The nutrient content of an egg is not determined by the color of the shell. Brown-shell and white-shell eggs have the same nutrient content, and the color of the shell is determined by the breed of the hen.

Which of the Following Statements About the Egg Shell Is