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.

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The color of an egg's shell, whether brown or white, does not affect its nutrient content. The nutritional value of an egg is determined by the diet of the hen, not the color of the egg's shell.

Which of the Following Statements About the Egg Shell Is