The air cell develops
A) before the egg is ready to be laid, when the contents begin to contract.
B) between the two shell membranes after the egg is laid and the contents contract with cooling.
C) under the shell at the small end when air is trapped inside and pushes against the contents.
D) within the outer ring of albumen from air trapped in the yolk.

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The air cell in an egg develops between the two shell membranes after the egg is laid and its contents contract with cooling. This contraction creates a space, which is filled with air, forming the air cell at the larger end of the egg.

The Air Cell Develops