Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:

Antibodies present in colostrum which protect the new born from certain diseases is of which type?

Options:

IgG type

IgE type

IgD type

IgA type

Correct Answer:

IgA type

Explanation:

The yellowish fluid colostrum secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies (IgA) to protect the infant. The foetus also receives some antibodies from their mother, through the placenta during pregnancy .