Question

Assertion (A): Colostrum is essential to protect the new-born baby from initial sources of infections.
Reason (R): Colostrum contains several antibodies (especially \(I_g\) - A type).

• (A) and (R) are true. (R) is correct explanation (A).
• (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not correct explanation for (A).
• (A) is true. But (R) is false.
• (A) is false. But (R) is true.

Hint:

Colostrum provides passive immunity to newborns due to high antibody content, especially IgA.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Colostrum is the first milk produced by mothers immediately after birth.
It is rich in antibodies, particularly IgA, which provides passive immunity to the newborn.

Thus, colostrum protects the baby from initial infections due to these antibodies.
Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Therefore, the correct answer is:
(A) and (R) are true; (R) is correct explanation of (A)