NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 2. human reproduction
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labelled as Reason \(R\) : Assertion \(A\) : Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby. Reason \(R\) : Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new born baby. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct but \(R\) is \(NOT\) the correct explanation of \(A\)
- B \(A\) is correct but \(R\) is not correct
- C \(A\) is not correct but \(R\) is correct
- D Both \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{R}\) are correct and \(\mathrm{R}\) is the correct explanation of \(\mathrm{A}\)
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(D) Both \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{R}\) are correct and \(\mathrm{R}\) is the correct explanation of \(\mathrm{A}\)
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Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby as colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new born baby.
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