Which one of the following is the special type of milk produced by a lactating mother essential for ...........

General Science (CDS) Biology

Which one of the following is the special type of milk produced by a lactating mother, essential for the development of immune response of newborn baby in human?

Breast milk produced after a month of childbirth

Transitional milk

Colostrum

Mineralized milk

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Biology

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Colostrum is the first form of milk produced by mammary glands of mammals(including many humans) immediately following the delivery of the new born. It is high in carbohydrates, high in protein, high in antibodies but low in fat. Due to high concentration of antibodies, it is essential for the development of immune response of baby.