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Antibodies passed from a mother to her baby during breast-feeding would be best described as A - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 9 - 2011 - Paper 1
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Antibodies passed from a mother to her baby during breast-feeding would be best described as A. naturally acquired, passive immunity. B. naturally acquired, active i... show full transcript
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Answer A. naturally acquired, passive immunity.
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The antibodies passed from a mother to her baby during breast-feeding are considered naturally acquired because they are obtained through natural processes, specifically through maternal milk. Passive immunity refers to the transfer of antibodies rather than the body's active production of them. Therefore, the correct answer is A.