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What is the function of the yolk membrane in an egg?

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The vitelline membrane, the scientific name for the yolk membrane, is a multilayered structure. The primary function of the yolk membrane in an egg is to protect and maintain the yolk's integrity while serving as a microbial barrier and regulating nutrient exchange.