Topic: Pregnancy, placenta, parturition, lactation· 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 cont…

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 :

1. A is not correct but R is correct.

2. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

4. A is correct but R is not correct.

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Answer: 2. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Key idea: colostrum is the first milk, rich in antibodies (IgA).

The reason is true, and it explains why doctors recommend breast-feeding in the early period: the baby gets passive immunity and resistance against infections. So A and R are correct and R explains A: option 2.

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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 cont…

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