Q. A new born baby who receives IgA form its mother’s milk develops
A) Naturally acquired active immunity
B) Artificially acquired active immunity
C) Naturally acquired passive immunity
D) Artificially acquired passive immunity
Explanation
The type of antibody present in colostrum secreted by mammary gland during the initial days of lactation is IgA. The acquisition of the antibodies in colostrum by an infant is an example of (naturally acquired) passive immunity
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