Which of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest percentage in human milk ?
Ig M
Ig A
Ig G
Ig D
As we learnt
Colostrum -
The yellowish fluid colostrum secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies (IgA) to protect the infant.
- wherein
The foetus also receives some antibodies from their mother, through the placenta during pregnancy. These are some examples of passive immunity.
All types of immunoglobulin are found in human milk. Out of these secretory IgA, a type of immunoglobuin that protects the ears, nose, throat and the gastrointestinal tract, is founded largest amount.
Option 1)
Ig M
This solution is incorrect
Option 2)
Ig A
This solution is correct
Option 3)
Ig G
This solution is incorrect
Option 4)
Ig D
This solution is incorrect