alleryAntibodies passed from a mother to her infant through breast milk give the infant
Aactive immunity, lifelong
Bpassive immunity, short-lived
Cno immunity
Dinnate immunity only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. passive immunity, short-lived
Mother's antibodies (passed via colostrum and breast milk) give the baby passive immunity — protective but short-lived, because the baby isn't making them.
Bridges the gap until the baby's own immune system develops.
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