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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:

Options

A.A is correct but R is not correct
B.A is not correct but R is correct
C.Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
D.Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Colostrum and passive immunity]

Both the assertion and reason are correct. Colostrum, the early milk after childbirth, supplies maternal antibodies, particularly secretory IgA, and helps protect the newborn. This is naturally acquired passive immunity and explains the recommendation for early breastfeeding. Hence, option (3).

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