Question

Colostrum (mother's milk produced immediately after child birth) is beneficial for immunity of the human infant because it contains

• A. $IgF$
• B. $IgC$
• C. $IgB$
• D. $IgA$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $IgA$

Colostrum is the form of milk produced by the mother, after the birth of the baby. This is the first milk and is known to contain nutrients, proteins, antibodies and many growth factors essential for the growth and development of immunity in the baby. This milk contains high amounts of IgA. This antibody is required to protect the mucous membranes present in the throat, lungs and intestine of the baby from infection.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.