Question

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

Options

• natural acquired active immunity

• natural acquired passive immunity

• artificial acquired active immunity

• artificial acquired passive immunity

Answer 1

Transfer of antibodies from mother to infant through colostrum after birth provides natural acquired passive immunity to the baby.

Explanation:

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