Biology · Human Reproduction
Immediately after birth, mammary glands secrete colostrum. Which of the following best explains its biological significance?
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- 1Colostrum is rich in carbohydrates and vitamins, but lacks immunological importance
- 2Colostrum is rich in proteins and fat, but low in antibodies, serving mainly as nutrition
- 3Colostrum is rich in proteins and antibodies, but low in fat, providing passive immunity to the newborn✓
- 4Colostrum is rich in fat but poor in proteins, providing energy for neonatal growth
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Colostrum is rich in proteins and antibodies, but low in fat, providing passive immunity to the newborn
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