Human Health and Diseases Question 16
16. Read the following four statements (A-D).
(A) Colostrum is recommended for the new born because it is rich in antigens.
(B) Chikungunya is caused by a Gram negative bacterium.
(C) Tissue culture has proved useful in obtaining virus-free plants.
(D) Beer is manufactured by distillation of fermented grape juice.
How many of the above statements are wrong?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) One
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Statement (A) and (B) are wrong. Colostrum is the first lacteal secretion (thin yellowish fluid) produced by the mammary gland of a mother prior to the production of milk. It is recommended for the new born because it is rich in IgA antibodies and minerals. Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
