Which of the following acts as defence against E.coli?: (A) Lactoglobulin, (B) Lactalbumin, (C) Lactoferrin, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. Lactoferrin binds to iron and makes it unavailable for E.coli and acts a defence mechanism against infections. Ref: Nutrition and Child Development, K.E. Elizabeth, 4th edition pg: 17