Which of the following immunoglobulins are present in high quantities in human milk?
A
IgG
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B
IgD
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C
IgM
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D
IgA
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Solution
The correct option is D IgA Human milk contains 0.8% to 0.9% protein, 4.5% fat, 7.1% carbohydrates, and 0.2% ash (minerals).
IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE have been found in human milk, but by far the most abundant type is IgA. The level of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in breast milk remains high from day 10 until at least 7.5 months post-partum.