O-LevelBiologyHuman Nutrition5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q341 Mark

What is a major advantage of feeding breast milk rather than milk made up from milk powder to a baby?

AIt contains a higher percentage of calcium for growth of the baby's bones.

BIt contains all the carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins needed by the baby.

CIt contains antibodies from the mother, which protect the baby from infectious diseases.

DIt contains less protein, sugar and fat, which prevent the baby from becoming obese.

✓ Correct answer

C: It contains antibodies from the mother, which protect the baby from infectious diseases.

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Topic: Human Nutrition, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 34.

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