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Antibodies present in colostrum which protect the new born from certain diseases is of
BiologyHuman Health and Diseases
Options:
  • A
    IgG type
  • B
    IgA type
  • C
    IgD type
  • D
    IgE type
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
IgA type
- During the initial days of lactation the yellowish fluid wlostrum is secreted by mother. It has abundant antibodies (IgA) that protects the infant from several diseases. IgG immunoglobulin (antibody) is most abundant (appro. \( 80 \% \) antibody in human and found in serum IgA is second abundant (approx. 10-15\%) antibody. It is found in saliva and tear also. IgD and IgE constitute 2-3\% of total antibodies which are found in most cells and serum.

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