NEET 2024 Zoology Lactation Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby.
Reason R : Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new born baby.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A is correct but R is not correct.
A is not correct but R is correct.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are correct. Breastfeeding is recommended because colostrum, the first milk, is rich in antibodies that help build the infant's immune system.
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