Question

The colostrum provides

• A. Naturally acquired active immunity
• B. Naturally acquired passive immunity
• C. Artificially acquired active immunity
• D. Artificially acquired passive immunity

Answer 1

The correct option is B Naturally acquired passive immunity

The yellow-coloured milk secreted by mammals soon after the birth of a young one that is rich in antibodies is called as colostrum. The antibodies are transferred from mother to the child and provide naturally acquired passive immunity. Hence the child is protected from various diseases even if its immune system is less well developed at that age.

So, the correct answer is 'Naturally acquired passive immunity'.