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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Animals3 Marks
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What is colostrum?
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  1. The fluid secreted by the mammary glands soon after childbirth is called colostrum.
  2. Colostrum is the sticky and yellow fluid. It contains proteins, lactose and mother’s antibodies, e.g. IgA.
  3. The fat content in colostrum is low.
  4. The antibodies present in colostrum helps in developing resistance for the newborn baby at a time when its own immune response is not fully developed.

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