We know that from their mother's milk, infants gain proteins called antibodies that protect them from specific germs. We also know that proteins will eventually be broken down by a person's digestive system. How is it that these antibodies can get into the bloodstream of the breast-feeding infant intact? Use only the information from this chapter.

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The Answer of We know that from their mother's milk, infants gain proteins called antibodies that protect them from specific germs. We also know that proteins will eventually be broken down by a person's digestive system. How is it that these antibodies can get into the bloodstream of the breast-feeding infant intact? Use only the information from this chapter.

We Know That from Their Mother's Milk, Infants Gain Proteins