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Animal viruses need a living host animal to survive, so this is why eggs are often used to grow them. It was show that the flu virus could be grown that way in 1931.

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Eggs provide a nutrient-rich environment for animal viruses to replicate, as they contain essential proteins, fats, and sugars needed for viral growth. Additionally, the egg's structure allows for easy extraction and purification of the virus for use in vaccines and research purposes. Additionally, chicken eggs are readily available and cost-effective for large-scale production of viral vaccines.

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