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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 10. Human Health and Diseases

Transfer of antibodies from mother to infant through colostrum after birth provides ________ to the baby.

  1. A natural acquired active immunity
  2. B natural acquired passive immunity
  3. C artificial acquired active immunity
  4. D artificial acquired passive immunity
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(B) natural acquired passive immunity

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Colostrum contains pre-formed maternal antibodies (especially IgA) passed to the infant after birth.