A chemical substance produced by microorganisms for inhibiting the growth of another organism is

Antibody

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Afflatoxin

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Antibiotic

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Solution

The correct option is D Antibiotic
Antibiotic is the antimicrobial compound produced by microorganisms. It is used in the treatment of various bacterial infection. It inhibits the growth of other organisms either by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Examples include penicillin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Antibiotic.'

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