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CBSE 2023 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q15
Assertion (A): Breast-feeding is advised by the doctor as it is essential for the new borns. Reason (R): Colostrum secreted by the mother during…
Assertion (A) : Breast-feeding is advised by the doctor as it is essential for the new borns.
Reason (R) : Colostrum secreted by the mother during initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies containing $\displaystyle \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{g}} \mathrm{E}$ and $\displaystyle \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{g}} \mathrm{G}$.
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(C)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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