STANDARDZoology-Human Reproduction

STANDARD Zoology Lactation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Colostrum, the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the new born infants because it contains

A

Immunoglobulin A

B

Natural killer cells

C

Monocytes

D

Macrophages

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Colostrum, the yellowish fluid secreted by the mother during initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the new born infant because it contains Immunoglobulin A. It will impart naturally acquired passive immunity to the newborn.

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