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ZoologyNEET 2024Fertilisation, implantation, pregnancy, parturition, lactation

Human Reproduction

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Breast-feeding during the initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing up a healthy baby.

Reason R: Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the newborn baby.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A.Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  2. B.A is correct but R is not correct
  3. C.A is not correct but R is correct
  4. D.Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A✓

Solution

Colostrum, the first milk, carries IgA antibodies that protect the newborn — which is exactly why breast-feeding in the first days is recommended. Both A and R are correct and R explains A.

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