Question

After birth, colostrum is released from the mammary gland which is rich in

• A. proteins, fat and low in antibodies
• B. proteins, antibodies and low in fat
• C. proteins and low in fats
• D. fat and low in proteins

Answer 1

The correct option is B proteins, antibodies and low in fat

Colostrum is a yellowish fluid produced by female mammals immediately after birth for first few days. It is rich in proteins, nutrients and antibodies but low in fat.
Colostrum is loaded with immune growth and tissue repair factors.
It supplies growth factors and immunological components to the young ones, which helps in the development of immunity in the newborn.